Buyer / Buyeress

Job Opportunity: Buyer

W Talent is delighted to support a well-established aerospace and nuclear manufacturer in the search for a Buyer to join their procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly reputable engineering business that supplies to critical, highly regulated industries, with a strong focus on quality, precision, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of raw materials, components, and services in line with production requirements and business demand.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms to achieve best value and cost efficiencies.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively resolve supply, quality, and delivery issues.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure material availability and continuity of supply.
• Analyze inventory levels, demand forecasts, and purchasing trends to support effective stock management.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support strategic sourcing initiatives across the supply base.
• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and purchasing data within ERP systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain functions.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a Buyer, Procurement, or Purchasing role within manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or other regulated industries.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier performance, and inventory requirements.
• Strong commercial awareness with a proactive approach to cost reduction and supplier development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• ERP/MRP systems experience preferred.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply

In return, our client offers the opportunity to join a stable and growing business where you can make a genuine impact within procurement while supporting the delivery of critical components into highly regulated sectors. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.