Production Buyer (26R0062)

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Production Buyer, Salisbury, £32,421.00 - £38,142.00

Employment Type

Full Time, Permanent

Application Start Date

26-08-2026

Application End Date

09-09-2026

Location

Salisbury

State/County

Wiltshire

Zip Code

SP46AS

Country

United Kingdom

Work Style

On-site

Industry

Aerospace and defence

Category

Supply chain

Position

Purchasing

Experience

Previous experience of purchasing

Education

CIPS Level 3 desirable

Description

Production Buyer

Keep production moving. Drive supplier performance. Make a real impact.

We''re looking for a proactive and commercially minded Production Buyer to ensure the right materials are available at the right time, at the right cost. Working closely with Production Planning, Operations and Engineering, you''ll build strong supplier relationships, manage supply risks and support the smooth delivery of our manufacturing programme.

What you''ll do

• Source and procure materials and services to meet production demand.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial agreements.
• Manage supplier performance, OTIF and risk.
• Proactively resolve shortages and expedite critical orders.
• Identify cost-saving and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support inventory optimisation and engineering changes.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.

What you''ll bring

• Previous purchasing or procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience in manufacturing or defence.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as D365 or SAP.
• CIPS Level 3 or above.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in a busy manufacturing environment where your decisions directly influence business performance, supply continuity and customer delivery.

Ready to make an impact? We''d love to hear from you.

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