Buyer​/Senior Buyer

Position: Buyer / Senior Buyer
Buyer
- Lymington
- Up to £36,000

Take ownership of purchasing within an innovative manufacturing business where accuracy and supplier relationships genuinely shape production.
As a Buyer, every purchase order, lead time and negotiation you manage keeps materials flowing to schedule.
This is a structured, detail-focused role with real scope to develop your procurement expertise.

As a Buyer, you will benefit from:

The chance to contribute to a growing business with a strong reputation for quality
Genuine development, learning new skills alongside experienced Senior Buyers
A clearly defined role reporting directly to the Head of Supply Chain
A structured environment built on continuous improvement and high standards
Close collaboration with Production, Planning, Warehouse and Engineering
As a Buyer, your responsibilities will include:

Raising purchase orders for company wide requisitions using the ERP system (SYSPRO)
Maintaining accurate procurement data, including lead times, MOQ/MPQ order points and open order book alignment
Negotiating with suppliers to secure best value, year on year savings and first-class service
Managing supplier performance, risk mitigation and on-time delivery across direct and indirect portfolios
Carrying out monthly inventory profiling to secure material availability while avoiding overstocking
Supporting daily SQDIP walks and the development of internal and supplier KPIs
As a Buyer, your experience will include:

A professional qualification in procurement and supply (CIPS or equivalent), or at least 2 years of direct and/or indirect purchasing experience
Purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment
Confident use of MRP/ERP systems, with SYSPRO experience an advantage
Strong Excel skills and good working knowledge of Office 365
Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
The ability to read basic 2D technical drawings, or mechanical knowledge, would be an advantage
If you're a detail-driven Buyer looking to build your expertise in a business that values accuracy and quality, this could be your next step. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Nina Cranidge at Rubicon for more information.

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