Job Opportunity: Buyer

Location: Windsor

Job Type: Permanent, Onsite

Our client, a highly respected player in the manufacturing and engineering sector, is currently seeking a Buyer to join their Procurement team at their head office facility. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute and proactive individual to play a key role in the sourcing and supply chain activities of a forward-thinking, quality-driven business.

The successful Buyer will manage the end-to-end procurement process for materials, components, and services, driving cost efficiency, supply reliability, and strong vendor partnerships in support of production and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities as a Buyer:

• Manage procurement activities for assigned commodities, ensuring optimum quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate and place purchase orders based on MRP action messages or planner requisitions.
• Monitor and adjust supplier schedules in alignment with production needs.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring timely resolution of issues and continuous improvement.
• Analyse and action supplier communications, including engineering and schedule changes.
• Support the Procurement Manager in expediting critical orders and resolving supply challenges.
• Lead day-to-day supplier communications, including negotiating price changes, delivery terms, and special arrangements.

To apply for this Buyer opportunity, you would need:

• Electrical or Electronic Buying experience desirable but not essential
• Procurement within the Manufacturing industry

• Proven experience in managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts
• Understanding of MRP systems and production planning requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving, prioritisation, and time-management capabilities

Why Apply?

This is an excellent Buyer opportunity to join a stable and growing business with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, innovation, and supplier excellence. If you are looking to take your procurement career to the next level in a high-performing, collaborative environment — we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Jemma at Orion Reading.