Purchasing Engineer / Buyer (Manufacturing)

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Job information

  • Location: London, Greater London
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: £40000 - £50000 per annum + Company Benefits
  • Published: 13 October 2026

Purchasing Engineer / Buyer (Manufacturing)

£40,000-£50,000 + Rapidly growing start up + Equity + Company Bonus + Days Based + Progression + Company Benefits

Southwark, London

Are you a Purchasing Engineer / Buyer or similar from a Manufacturing background looking for a varied and collaborative role within a forward-thinking, fast-growth company with an international presence who are seeing major growth in UK operations providing an exciting workload and the chance to continually progress through numerous departments?

This company specialises in the manufacture of precision components for a range of major industries including Aerospace, Defence and Robotics with a presence across multiple continents. They have recently established UK operations through numerous factories and are looking to hire new staff to help drive this growth.

On a day-to-day basis you will play a key part within the tight-knit procurement team as you source materials and parts for manufacturing projects. You will work from engineering drawings, negotiate with suppliers to further and improve relationships as well as supporting the manager and liaising with other departments, with a range of development opportunities across the business.

This position would suit a Purchasing Engineer / Buyer or similar looking for a wholly unique role in a dynamic business who provide an exciting workload and the chance to be a key part in the growth of the business and equity.

The Role:

  • Source and procure materials for engineering projects
  • Buying and purchasing of products
  • Negotiate, update and further relationships with suppliers
  • Read and work from engineering drawings
  • Work within procurement team and liaise with workshop team and other departments
  • Receive equity and opportunities for ongoing progression across the business

The Person:

  • Buyer / Purchasing Engineer or similar
  • Manufacturing background
  • Looking to join a high growth, dynamic company
  • Commutable to Southwark

Procurement, Purchasing, Officer, Buyer, Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Specialist, Technical, Fast growth Automation, CNC, Defence, Aerospace, London, Southwark, City, Croydon, Bermondsey, Lambeth

Reference number: BBBH27727

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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