Buyer
CV-LibraryMaidenhead, Royal Borough of Windsor and MaidenheadpermanentPosted: 18 March 2026
Apply NowTactical Buyer – Maidenhead - Up to £45,000, to £50,000 5% Bonus and Private Healthcare
Melbreck Technical are working with a leading designer and manufacturer of special-purpose electro-mechanical and electronic equipment based near Maidenhead.
Due to a planned expansion, and succession planning for the next two to three years, they are actively looking for a Buyer to join the organisation as soon as possible.
This role comes with excellent career prospects as it is a critical position within the business’s growth strategy.
Buyer – Job Role:
To ensure the effective procurement of materials, components, major work packages and services for the Business
To manage the end-to-end supply of parts for nominated commodities, ensuring that the relevant commodity strategy is deployed.
Ensure effective supplier management.
To ensure competitive sourcing for all products and/or services with the objective of delivering year on year savings.
Identify and highlight any areas for cost savings across the function through process improvements or otherwise.
Buyer – Role Responsibilities:
Manage the end-to-end supply chain relationship with a specified group of vendors so as to ensure the best possible quality, cost, delivery and overall supplier reliability.
Negotiate and issue purchase orders directed by purchase requisition from planner or MRP action message and in accordance with planned inventory strategies.
Review MRP requirements to ensure component deliveries are scheduled in line with production requirements; reviewing and issuing purchase orders and making necessary changes to requirements, schedule and price.
Analyse and process supplier notifications.
Manage the communication of and expedition of all engineering changes and schedule changes.
Be the data owner for all supply master data.
Monitor the delivery status of scheduled receipts to ensure on-time delivery to the need.
Buyer – Candidate Requirements:
3 to 5 years of experience working in a supply chain organisation. Previous experience as a buyer within a manufacturing/engineering company is an advantage.
Have experience of buying electronic parts, PCBs and Sub Assemblies
Level 4 or Level 5 NVQ or a degree in business, operations, supply chain, or related field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer skills, being proficient in Microsoft Office software packages (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc).
Proficient in people skills.
Experience of influencing and/or negotiating.
Experience of supplier relationship management.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
Exposure of working in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
Ability to work to financial and time-sensitive constraints
Experienced in working within MRP environments.
CIPS qualification or studying certification is desirable
Buyer – Benefits:
Flexible working options
£45,000 to £50,000Salary
Up to 5% Discretionary Bonus
Car allowance
Private medical cover
Pension matched up to 8%
25 days leave plus bank holidays.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a forward-thinking business that can offer you excellent career growth opportunities.
If you are interested in this role, please Apply Now
Melbreck Technical are working with a leading designer and manufacturer of special-purpose electro-mechanical and electronic equipment based near Maidenhead.
Due to a planned expansion, and succession planning for the next two to three years, they are actively looking for a Buyer to join the organisation as soon as possible.
This role comes with excellent career prospects as it is a critical position within the business’s growth strategy.
Buyer – Job Role:
To ensure the effective procurement of materials, components, major work packages and services for the Business
To manage the end-to-end supply of parts for nominated commodities, ensuring that the relevant commodity strategy is deployed.
Ensure effective supplier management.
To ensure competitive sourcing for all products and/or services with the objective of delivering year on year savings.
Identify and highlight any areas for cost savings across the function through process improvements or otherwise.
Buyer – Role Responsibilities:
Manage the end-to-end supply chain relationship with a specified group of vendors so as to ensure the best possible quality, cost, delivery and overall supplier reliability.
Negotiate and issue purchase orders directed by purchase requisition from planner or MRP action message and in accordance with planned inventory strategies.
Review MRP requirements to ensure component deliveries are scheduled in line with production requirements; reviewing and issuing purchase orders and making necessary changes to requirements, schedule and price.
Analyse and process supplier notifications.
Manage the communication of and expedition of all engineering changes and schedule changes.
Be the data owner for all supply master data.
Monitor the delivery status of scheduled receipts to ensure on-time delivery to the need.
Buyer – Candidate Requirements:
3 to 5 years of experience working in a supply chain organisation. Previous experience as a buyer within a manufacturing/engineering company is an advantage.
Have experience of buying electronic parts, PCBs and Sub Assemblies
Level 4 or Level 5 NVQ or a degree in business, operations, supply chain, or related field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer skills, being proficient in Microsoft Office software packages (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc).
Proficient in people skills.
Experience of influencing and/or negotiating.
Experience of supplier relationship management.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
Exposure of working in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
Ability to work to financial and time-sensitive constraints
Experienced in working within MRP environments.
CIPS qualification or studying certification is desirable
Buyer – Benefits:
Flexible working options
£45,000 to £50,000Salary
Up to 5% Discretionary Bonus
Car allowance
Private medical cover
Pension matched up to 8%
25 days leave plus bank holidays.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a forward-thinking business that can offer you excellent career growth opportunities.
If you are interested in this role, please Apply Now