We’re recruiting a Buyer on behalf of a well-established engineering and manufacturing business supplying the aerospace sector. This is a full-time, permanent, office-based position offering a salary of £28,000–£35,000 depending on experience, and a solid opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys building strong supplier partnerships in a manufacturing-led environment.
You’ll manage the supply chain for engineered components, materials and services, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to make sure the business receives quality products on time and at the best possible value. The role covers the full buying cycle, from sourcing and RFQs through to negotiation, MRP-driven purchase orders and supplier performance reviews. If you have proven procurement experience, a commercial mindset and the organisation to manage competing priorities, this is well worth a closer look.
Main Responsibilities:
- Sourcing, negotiating and managing suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, quality and delivery
- Raising and managing purchase orders through MRP to ensure timely supply for production schedules
- Managing consignment stock levels and maintaining optimal inventory while preventing shortages and delays
- Identifying, evaluating and selecting suppliers capable of meeting aerospace manufacturing requirements
- Managing RFQs, analysing proposals and negotiating cost, lead times and contractual terms
- Conducting supplier reviews focused on quality, delivery adherence and cost competitiveness
- Producing monthly supplier KPIs
- Supporting supplier audits in collaboration with Quality and Engineering teams
- Checking order acknowledgements and confirming delivery dates
- Resolving supplier issues and supporting Quality and Engineering teams with specification queries
- Maintaining accurate procurement data in ERP/MRP systems, along with records of contracts, supplier agreements and purchase order histories
- Delivering cost savings through negotiation and process improvements
- Collaborating with Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance teams
- Attending supplier meetings as required to maintain strong relationships
Skills/Experience:
- Proven experience in procurement, ideally within aerospace or manufacturing
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Able to analyse cost and supplier performance data
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems
- Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience supporting supplier audits and managing RFQs — desirable
Salary & Working Hours:
£28,000–£35,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Full-time, permanent position. Office-based. Further details on location and hours will be provided upon application.
Benefits:
- £28,000–£35,000 DOE
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with holiday buy and sell options
- Pension and life assurance scheme
- Health cash plan
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Career development opportunities
- Reward and recognition scheme
- Free on-site car parking