Buyer

Uxbridge Employment; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 50,952 - 68,935; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Private medical cover (Bupa)

Development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Uxbridge Employment is recruiting a Buyer to join an established engineering and manufacturing business in Slough. The role focuses on purchasing components, raw materials and production supplies, managing POs from placement to delivery and liaising with production, quality, logistics and finance teams.

We are seeking candidates with experience in engineering or electronics procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering, manufacturing or electronics procurement.
• Experience buying technical components and production-related materials.
• Strong supplier-management and commercial negotiation skills.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Purchase components, raw materials and production supplies as per requirements.
• Manage purchase orders from placement to delivery and resolve shortages/delays.
• Source, assess and develop UK and international suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms and supply agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance on cost, quality and delivery.
• Collaborate with production, quality, logistics and finance teams.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Procurement qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Buyer – Engineering and Manufacturing
Location: Slough, Berkshire
Salary: £45,000 plus bonus and benefits
Working pattern: Hybrid – three days in the office and two days working from home
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

An established engineering and manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Buyer to join its Operations team in Slough.

Key responsibilities

• Purchase components, raw materials and production supplies in line with operational requirements.
• Manage purchase orders from placement through to delivery, resolving shortages and delays.
• Source, assess and develop UK and international suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms and supply agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery.
• Work closely with production, quality, logistics and finance teams.
• Review stock levels and place orders to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
• Analyse market trends and identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve supply‑chain performance.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data, records and supplier information within the ERP system.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures and relevant quality and regulatory standards.

About you

• Previous purchasing or procurement experience gained within an engineering, manufacturing or electronics environment.
• Experience buying technical components, materials or production‑related products.
• Strong supplier‑management and commercial negotiation skills.
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems.
• Good Microsoft Excel and data‑analysis skills.
• The ability to manage multiple orders, priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A relevant degree or procurement qualification would be advantageous but is not essential where supported by suitable industry experience.

Package

• £45,000 basic salary.
• Performance‑related bonus.
• Hybrid working, with two days per week from home.
• Bupa private medical cover.
• Comprehensive additional benefits package.
• Monday‑to‑Friday working hours.
• Development opportunities within an established engineering and manufacturing organisation.