Buyer

Buyer
Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid)
Salary: £25,000–£40,000
Type: Full-time, Permanent

My client, a specialist engineering organisation operating within the maritime and defence sector, is looking for a Buyer to join its procurement team. This role will focus on sourcing materials, components, and services while building strong supplier relationships and supporting business-wide procurement activities.

Key Responsibilities
•    Purchase goods, materials, and services to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives 
•    Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers 
•    Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules 
•    Raise purchase orders and manage procurement documentation 
•    Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply chain issues 
•    Support supplier audits and performance reviews 
•    Maintain accurate procurement data within ERP systems 
•    Contribute to continuous improvement across purchasing processes 

Requirements
•    Experience in a Buyer or Procurement role within an engineering or manufacturing environment 
•    Strong negotiation and supplier management skills 
•    Understanding of UK contract law and procurement regulations 
•    Experience using ERP systems and procurement software 
•    Strong Microsoft Excel and administrative skills 
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities 
•    SAP experience and CIPS qualifications advantageous 

What’s on Offer
•    £25k–£40k salary 
•    Hybrid working in Portsmouth 
•    Company pension and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 
•    Private medical and dental cover 
•    CIPS training and professional development opportunities 
•    Flexible working, including a nine-day fortnight option 
•    Cycle-to-work, technology, and additional salary sacrifice schemes 
•    Opportunity to join a growing business supporting high-profile maritime and defence projects