Buyer

Redhill
Permanent
Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering
Reference: buyred_1784621965

Buyer

Redhill

£33,000-38,000 per annum

Buyer Urgently required to work for a specialist Engineering organisation based in Redhill, we are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience within Purchasing, Supply Chain, Buying, Production Planning. This is an excellent opportunity where you will be given the opportunity to develop technically, whilst taking on further responsibility to aid in the growth of the business. No two days are the same, and this role offers a varied and interesting opportunity where you can be pivotal to the business success. The business prides itself on developing its staff and giving them the opportunity to be part of the business success.
This is a key role to the business where you will assist in the purchasing of supplies for the production of specialist machinery and oversee production planning.

On offer is the opportunity to develop and grow a team, work within a specialist business that supplies into a wide range of industries. You will have the opportunity to progress your career, build on your experience and help drive the business forward.

With a top-level training and development Programme so any Purchasing, Supply Chain, Buying, Production Planning or similar backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Role:

  • Oversee purchasing of supplies for the production of specialist machinery
  • Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders and suppliers regarding new projects, demand and supply initiatives and advise any impact or change on purchasing and production activities.
  • Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards continuous improvement.
  • Ensure that procurement procedures are complied with by internal customers and stakeholders and guide colleagues to use ERP/MRP systems for procurement and supply activities.
  • Support product change requests, review and communicate the impact on planning and production.
  • Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers.
  • Assess, manage, report, and mitigate supplier risks.
  • Liaise with internal departments with requirements for purchasing
  • Discuss Technical specifications , BOM etc
  • Knowledge of MRP/ ERP Systems Ideally
  • Highly Motivated by personal and professional development

Experience/ Qualifications

  • Experience with Purchasing, Supply chain, Buying, Procurement, Production Planning or similar
  • Self-starter, who demonstrates ownership and can follow problems through to resolution.
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems
  • Organised, methodical and attentive to detail.
  • Team player who has excellent influencing skills

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Nathan Woakes on 07385031222 or submit your CV to [email protected] alternatively, apply to this advert!


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 - £38,000.00
Per annum
GBP33000 - GBP38000 per annum

Redhill

Permanent

Added 21/07/2026
Reference: buyred_1784621965

Buyer

Redhill
Permanent

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