Purchasing Executive

Purchasing Executive

📍 Redhill, Surrey
🕒 Full-time | 39 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
💼 Permanent

About the Opportunity

We're partnering with a well-established, internationally recognised engineering and manufacturing business that designs and delivers highly specialised equipment to customers worldwide.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Purchasing Executive to take ownership of procurement, planning, and supplier management across their UK operation.

This is a high-impact, multi-functional role combining strategic purchasing, MRP planning, and operational leadership-ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on execution and continuous improvement.

The Role

This position sits at the heart of the business, ensuring materials and components are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and delivered on time to support production.

You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to maintain a robust, responsive supply chain.

Key responsibilities include:

• Running the MRP and master planning function to support production schedules
• Converting planned orders into purchase orders and internal works orders
• Sourcing, negotiating, and liaising with suppliers, ensuring quality, cost, and reliability
• Building and maintaining a strong, agile supply chain network
• Managing supplier communications, confirmations, and delivery timelines
• Monitoring stock levels and inventory performance, minimising shortages and excess
• Maintaining and optimising ERP system data (pricing, lead times, supplier info, etc.)
• Acting as a key point of contact for cross-functional teams, resolving supply issues proactively
• Driving continuous improvement across purchasing and planning processes

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with candidates who bring a strong combination of purchasing expertise, organisation, and commercial awareness.

You'll likely have:

• Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong MRP/ERP system experience (AX Dynamics beneficial but not essential)
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset

Desirable:

• CIPS or relevant supply chain qualification
• Experience working with international suppliers or teams

Why Apply?

• Exposure to a global operation and international supply chain
• A varied role combining strategy, planning, and hands-on execution
• Collaborative, supportive working environment
• Scope to make a real impact on process improvement and efficiency

Ready to Apply?

If you're a driven procurement professional looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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