Full job descriptionBuyer – Fareham

Up to £45,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Buyer with a background in manufacturing
or engineering?

Are you confident managing suppliers, negotiating costs and
ensuring materials are delivered on time, to specification and at
the right price?

If so, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a
well-established manufacturing business in Fareham, where you’ll
play a key role in supporting production and driving supplier and
procurement performance.

The Role

As Buyer, you’ll take ownership of purchasing activity across
materials, components and services, working closely with
suppliers and internal teams to keep production running
efficiently.

You’ll be responsible for getting the best possible cost, quality
and delivery performance from the supply base, while identifying
opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs.

This is a hands-on role where your commercial judgement, supplier
management skills and ability to solve problems will have a
direct impact on the business.

Key Responsibilities

* Source and purchase materials, components and services

* Manage supplier relationships and drive performance across
cost, quality and delivery

* Negotiate pricing, terms and lead times

* Monitor supplier performance and proactively address issues
* Raise and manage purchase orders through ERP systems

* Work closely with Production, Planning and Engineering

* Ensure materials are available to meet production requirements
* Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process
improvement

* Monitor lead times, stock levels and purchasing requirements
* Resolve supply issues quickly and minimise disruption to
production
* Support continuous improvement across procurement and supply
chain
* Ensure purchasing activity follows company procedures and
requirements

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced Buyer who understands the
demands of a manufacturing environment and can confidently manage
suppliers and competing priorities.

You’ll ideally have:

* Previous experience in a Buyer or Procurement role within
manufacturing or engineering

* Strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes

* Experience using ERP / MRP systems

* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
* Good commercial awareness
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight
deadlines
* A proactive approach to problem-solving

Experience within a technical, regulated or complex manufacturing
environment would be highly advantageous.

Knowledge of MRP, inventory planning, cost reduction or
continuous improvement would also be beneficial.

About You

You’re commercially minded, organised and proactive, with the
confidence to take ownership and make decisions.

You know how to build strong supplier relationships, but you’re
also comfortable challenging suppliers when performance isn’t
where it needs to be.

You’re someone who spots problems early, finds solutions and gets
things done.

What’s on Offer?

* Up to £45,000 per annum
* 5 weeks’ holiday + bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Life cover
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Opportunity to join an established and successful manufacturing
business

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Buyer looking for your next opportunity
within a manufacturing or engineering environment, we’d love to
hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion about the
role.

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