Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Location: Titchfield

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

Do you enjoy building supplier relationships, managing procurement processes and ensuring materials are delivered on time and to specification?

We’re supporting a well-established manufacturing business in Fareham who are looking to recruit a Buyer to join their procurement team.

What’s the role all about?

As a Buyer, you’ll be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, components and services to support production and business operations.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring supply chain performance, cost efficiency and supplier quality — working closely with internal teams to support production and delivery targets.

Key responsibilities

Source and procure materials, components and services in line with business requirements

Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost and delivery performance

Negotiate pricing, terms and contracts with suppliers

Monitor and manage supplier performance and lead times

Raise and manage purchase orders through ERP systems

Work closely with production, planning and engineering teams

Identify opportunities for cost reduction and supply chain improvement

Support inventory management and stock control activities

Resolve supply issues and minimise disruption to production

Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement procedures
What you’ll need

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

Experience in a Buyer / Procurement role within manufacturing or engineering

Strong understanding of supply chain and procurement processes

Experience using ERP systems

Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Good communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable

Experience with in regulated or technical manufacturing environments

Knowledge of MRP systems and inventory planning

Exposure to continuous improvement or cost-saving initiatives

About you

You’re organised, proactive and commercially aware. You enjoy building relationships and ensuring supply chain performance supports business success.

You’ll be:

Detail-focused and analytical

A confident communicator

Solutions-focused and adaptable

Able to work independently and as part of a team
Salary and benefits

Upto £45,000pa

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Interested?

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

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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