Manufacturing Buyer

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**Manufacturing Buyer**

**Precision Components Ltd** is a world leader in the manufacture and supply of high-precision compressor rotors, and we have an exciting opportunity for a capable and proactive **Manufacturing Buyer** to join our team. This is a **standalone role**, where you’ll take ownership of the buying function, supported by **well-established procedures and systems** that make the role efficient and rewarding.

You’ll be part of a **friendly and collaborative team**, working closely with engineering and production colleagues to source raw materials, consumables, tooling, and subcontractor services that keep our CNC Machine Workshop running smoothly.

**Job Purpose**:
To manage procurement activities and subcontractor services, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, production schedules, and supplier performance standards.

**Responsibilities**:

- Source and purchase raw materials, consumables and tooling from best source on competitive terms
- Interpret technical drawings and specifications to support procurement decisions
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers
- Maintain and optimise supplier relationships
- Use ERP/MRP systems to manage purchasing workflows
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to forecast demand and resolve supply issues
- Manage outsourcing of sub-contract work,
- Ensure supplies meet quality standards and resolve any supplier issues.

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience in a technical or engineering buying role
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
- Most advantageous would be experience working in a component manufacturing environment
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP, Oracle)
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organisational abilities

**You may have experience in the following**:
Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Technical Buyer, Engineering Buyer, Tooling Buyer, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, ERP, MRP, Manufacturing, CAD, CNC, Production Planning, etc.

**Salary**: Competitive

Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester (OL16 3LQ)

Contract: Full time, Permanent

**Hours: 37 per week, 4 ½ days, Mon - Thurs 7:45 to 16:30_**Fri 7:45 to 11:45**:
**Benefits**:

- 6% employer-matched pension
- 4x basic life assurance
- 25 holidays per year increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Service Recognition Scheme
- Cash Health Plan
- Gift at Christmas

**We offer an excellent benefits package and support work-life balance with an 11:45 finish on Friday.**

**Why Join Us?**:
This Manufacturing Buyer role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a precision manufacturing business, contributing directly to procurement excellence and supplier development. If you’re passionate about engineering and want to make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you.