Buyer – Engineering and Manufacturing

About the role

An established engineering and manufacturing business in Slough is seeking an experienced Buyer to join the Operations team. Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing the materials and components required for production, ensuring timely, cost-effective and quality supply.

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.
• Collaborate with production, quality, logistics and finance teams.
• Review stock levels and place orders to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
• Analyse market trends to identify cost-reduction and supply-chain improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data and supplier information within the ERP system.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures and relevant standards.

Required profile

• Previous purchasing or procurement experience in an engineering, manufacturing or electronics environment.
• Experience buying technical components, materials or production-related products.
• Strong supplier-management and commercial negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency with ERP or MRP systems.
• Good Microsoft Excel and data-analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple orders, priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Required skills

• ERP systems
• MRP systems
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• £45,000 basic salary plus performance-related bonus.
• Hybrid working – three days in the office, two days remote.
• Bupa private medical cover and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Monday-to-Friday, 37.5-hour week.