Production Buyer

Employment Type

Full Time, Permanent

26-08-2026

09-09-2026

Salisbury

Wiltshire

SP46AS

United Kingdom

On-site

Aerospace and defence

Supply chain

Purchasing

Previous experience of purchasing

Keep production moving. Drive supplier performance. Make a real impact.

We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded Production Buyer to ensure the right materials are available at the right time, at the right cost. Working closely with Production Planning, Operations and Engineering, you'll build strong supplier relationships, manage supply risks and support the smooth delivery of our manufacturing programme.

• Source and procure materials and services to meet production demand.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial agreements.
• Manage supplier performance, OTIF and risk.
• Proactively resolve shortages and expedite critical orders.
• Identify cost-saving and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support inventory optimisation and engineering changes.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.

• Previous purchasing or procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Experience in manufacturing or defence.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as D365 or SAP.
• CIPS Level 3 or above.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in a busy manufacturing environment where your decisions directly influence business performance, supply continuity and customer delivery.