Buyer

Reference: 67363657_1784605126

Buyer / Purchaser

Location: Redhill
Hours: Monday to Friday, Office Based

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and respected manufacturer with an excellent reputation for quality and innovation. Following continued growth and increased demand, they are looking to strengthen their Purchasing team by recruiting an organised and motivated Buyer / Purchaser.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business that offers ongoing training, genuine career development opportunities, and the chance to play a key role within the manufacturing operation.

The Role

As Buyer / Purchaser, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely procurement of materials and components required for production, while supporting production planning activities to maintain an efficient manufacturing process.

Working closely with production, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure materials are available when needed, negotiate with suppliers, and contribute towards the smooth running of the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

  • Purchase materials, components and consumables required inclufing electro mechanical parts.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to achieve the best possible pricing, quality and delivery performance.
  • Raise purchase orders and monitor supplier deliveries to ensure materials arrive on time.
  • Liaise with production and planning teams to maintain material availability and minimise production delays.
  • Assist with production planning and scheduling to support manufacturing requirements.
  • Monitor stock levels and identify opportunities to improve inventory management.
  • Resolve supplier queries and delivery issues in a timely manner.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing records and ERP system data.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and supply chain operations.

Requirements

  • Previous experience within buying/purchasing and negotiating of prices
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills.
  • Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
  • Good IT skills and experience using ERP/MRP systems would be advantageous.
  • A proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
  • The ability to prioritise workload and work effectively within a fast-paced environment.

If you have experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain or production planning and are looking to join a growing engineering business where you can develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£33,000.00 - £36,000.00
Per annum
GBP33000 - GBP36000 per annum

Redhill

Permanent

Added 21/07/2026
Reference: 67363657_1784605126

Buyer

Redhill
Permanent

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