Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Fareham ENG
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Buyer (Fixed-Term Contract) | Fareham, Hampshire
Immediate Start Available | 3–6 Month Contract | £45,000–£50,000 Pro Rata
Are you an experienced Buyer looking for your next opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join a well-established organisation based in Fareham, Hampshire on a fixed-term contract for an initial 3–6 month period.
If you're available to start immediately and thrive in a fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary of £45,000–£50,000 pro rata
Full-time position (37.5 hours per week)
Site-based role in Fareham
Opportunity to work within a dynamic and collaborative team
Immediate start available
Key Responsibilities
Build strong relationships with suppliers, obtaining quotations and negotiating the best commercial terms.
Raise and manage purchase orders through the company's ERP/MRP system.
Ensure pricing, delivery schedules, technical requirements, and commercial specifications are accurately defined and agreed.
Monitor supplier performance against quality and delivery KPIs.
Collaborate effectively with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure smooth supply chain operations.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and supplier management activities.
About You
We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in:
Purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply chain roles.
Engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, or mechanical environments.
ERP/MRP systems, ideally Syspro or SAP.
Reading and interpreting technical drawings.
Supplier negotiations and performance management.
You'll also possess:
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
CIPS qualification is desirable but not essential.
Interested?
If you have a background in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or buying and are available to start immediately, we'd love to discuss this opportunity with you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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