Buyer

Our client, a leading manufacturer of high-precision instrumentation and sensors for a variety of industries, are looking for a Buyer based in Lymington to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is an office-based role supporting the Purchasing Department, ensuring the timely flow of materials to meet production requirements and supporting new product enquiries.

Key responsibilities of the Buyer job based in Lymington:

• Raise purchase orders using the company's ERP system, SYSPRO.


• Ensure order acknowledgements are received and meet delivery requirements.


• Maintain accurate procurement and inventory data.


• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.


• Negotiate pricing, savings and favourable commercial terms.


• Manage supplier performance, risk and timely delivery.


• Monitor inventory levels to ensure material availability.


• Work closely with Warehouse, Production, Planning and Engineering teams.


• Support KPI, supplier performance and continuous improvement activities.

Experience required for the Buyer job based in Lymington:

• Minimum of 2 years' procurement/purchasing experience, ideally within manufacturing.


• Experience of direct and/or indirect purchasing.


• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Experience using MRP/ERP systems.


• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.


• Ability to meet operational and commercial targets.


• Highly organised, resilient and able to work well under pressure.

Desirable experience for the Buyer job based in Lymington:

• Experience using SYSPRO ERP.


• Ability to read and understand basic 2D technical drawings.


• Mechanical knowledge.


• Experience working with product development teams and component selection.

If this Buyer job based in Lymington could be of interest, please send your CV to jthompson@redlinegroup.Com or call James on 01582 878831.