Strategic Buyer – Engineering & Marine Components

Insignis Talent; Berinsfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Insignis Talent is seeking an experienced Buyer to join the Supply Chain team in a busy manufacturing environment. You will manage key suppliers across Engines & Mechanicals, Composites and Marine Components to ensure timely material orders and on-time delivery to production.

You will raise POs, monitor deliveries, and build strong supplier relationships while maintaining accurate ERP records. Strong communication and negotiation skills, plus the ability to read technical drawings, are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Buying, Procurement or Supply Chain within manufacturing/engineering.
• Experience using an ERP system, ideally SAP.
• Good knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Able to read and understand technical drawings and information.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Organised, commercially aware and able to handle multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders to meet production requirements.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and chase outstanding orders.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and manage their performance.
• Keep supplier and purchase order information accurate on SAP/ERP systems.
• Work with internal teams to resolve supply issues and avoid delays.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance and purchasing processes.

Skills

Buying

Procurement

Supply Chain

Negotiation

Supplier Management

ERP literacy

Excel

Technical drawings

Tools

SAP

Job description

Insignis Talent is seeking an experienced Buyer to join the Supply Chain team in a busy manufacturing environment. You will manage key suppliers across Engines & Mechanicals, Composites and Marine Components to ensure timely material orders and on-time delivery to production.

You will raise POs, monitor deliveries, and build strong supplier relationships while maintaining accurate ERP records. Strong communication and negotiation skills, plus the ability to read technical drawings, are essential.