Buyer
Huddersfield
£40,000 – £42,000

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join a well-established precision engineering and manufacturing business based in Huddersfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong procurement background within highly regulated manufacturing environments such as Aerospace & Defence or Medical & Life Sciences.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing supplier relationships, driving purchasing performance, and supporting operational delivery across a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities across a range of engineered and technical components
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are achieved
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial agreements with suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans where required
• Expedite orders and manage delivery schedules to support production requirements
• Raise purchase orders and requests for quotation (RFQs)
• Work closely with internal departments including operations, planning, quality, and finance
• Resolve supplier non-conformance and invoice query issues
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP system data including lead times, pricing, and supplier information
• Identify supply chain risks and support continuous improvement initiatives

Candidate Requirements

• Previous buying / procurement experience within Aerospace & Defence or Medical & Life Sciences manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of engineering or technical supply chains
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills
• Able to manage supplier relationships effectively
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Experience within regulated manufacturing environments would be highly advantageous
• CIPS qualification or working towards would be beneficial

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £40,000 – £42,000
• Stable and growing engineering business
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to work within highly technical and quality-driven industries

For more information or to apply confidentially, please get in touch directly.