Purchasing Executive

Purchasing Executive

📍 Salfords, Surrey
🕒 Full-time | 39 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
💼 Permanent

About the Opportunity

We are working with a well-established, internationally recognised engineering and manufacturing business that designs and delivers highly specialised equipment to customers around the world.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Purchasing Executive to take full ownership of procurement, production planning, and supplier management across their UK operations.

This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that blends strategic purchasing, MRP planning, and operational coordination-ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of hands-on delivery and process improvement.

The Role

As a key member of the operations function, you will ensure materials and components are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and delivered on time to support production requirements.

You will work closely with internal departments and external suppliers to maintain a resilient and responsive supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the MRP and master production planning process to support manufacturing schedules
• Convert planned demand into purchase orders and internal works orders
• Source, negotiate with, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and reliability
• Develop and maintain a robust and agile supplier network
• Manage supplier communications, order confirmations, and delivery schedules
• Monitor stock levels and inventory performance to prevent shortages and reduce excess
• Maintain accurate ERP system data, including pricing, lead times, and supplier records
• Act as a key liaison between departments to resolve supply chain issues proactively
• Support and drive continuous improvement across purchasing and planning processes

What We're Looking For

We are looking for candidates with a strong background in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics AX advantageous but not essential)
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach

Desirable

• CIPS qualification or equivalent supply chain certification
• Experience working with international suppliers or global teams

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