Buyer

Job Title: Buyer

Structure: Hybrid (1 day per week at home)
Industry: Manufacturing

Salary: Competitive

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to join our clients Team, focusing on the procurement of electro-mechanical assemblies, including PCBs, metalwork, plastic and mechanical components. This is a tactical purchasing role with scope to contribute strategically to long-term procurement planning.

You will be responsible for sending technical drawings to subcontractors and managing the quotation process, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing. An understanding of Bills of Materials and MRP systems is essential.

Key Responsibilities as a Buyer:

• Manage day-to-day purchasing of mechanical and electro-mechanical components.
• Interpret BOMs and use MRP systems to plan and execute procurement activities.
• Liaise with subcontractors for quotations based on technical drawings.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels, including long lead-time items.
• Support strategic procurement initiatives such as forecasting future requirements and securing inventory.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships; identify and onboard new suppliers when needed.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across engineering, production, and planning teams.

Requirements as a Buyer:

• Proven experience in mechanical buying within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP systems
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and BOMs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in military or defence sectors is advantageous.

This role suits a Buyer who thrives in a tactical environment but is also keen to contribute to strategic procurement decisions. You’ll be comfortable working from a robust supplier list but also capable of identifying new sourcing opportunities when needed.

If this opportunity as a Buyer is of interest, please reach out to Jemma at Orion Reading.