Buyer / Senior Buyer

Buyer - Lymington - Up to £36,000

Take ownership of purchasing within an innovative manufacturing business where accuracy and supplier relationships genuinely shape production.
As a Buyer, every purchase order, lead time and negotiation you manage keeps materials flowing to schedule.
This is a structured, detail-focused role with real scope to develop your procurement expertise.

As a Buyer, you will benefit from:

• The chance to contribute to a growing business with a strong reputation for quality
• Genuine development, learning new skills alongside experienced Senior Buyers
• A clearly defined role reporting directly to the Head of Supply Chain
• A structured environment built on continuous improvement and high standards
• Close collaboration with Production, Planning, Warehouse and Engineering

As a Buyer, your responsibilities will include:

• Raising purchase orders for company wide requisitions using the ERP system (SYSPRO)
• Maintaining accurate procurement data, including lead times, MOQ/MPQ order points and open order book alignment
• Negotiating with suppliers to secure best value, year on year savings and first-class service
• Managing supplier performance, risk mitigation and on-time delivery across direct and indirect portfolios
• Carrying out monthly inventory profiling to secure material availability while avoiding overstocking
• Supporting daily SQDIP walks and the development of internal and supplier KPIs

As a Buyer, your experience will include:

• A professional qualification in procurement and supply (CIPS or equivalent), or at least 2 years of direct and/or indirect purchasing experience
• Purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment
• Confident use of MRP/ERP systems, with SYSPRO experience an advantage
• Strong Excel skills and good working knowledge of Office 365
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to read basic 2D technical drawings, or mechanical knowledge, would be an advantage

If you''re a detail-driven Buyer looking to build your expertise in a business that values accuracy and quality, this could be your next step. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Nina Cranidge at Rubicon for more information.

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