A well-established manufacturing business based in Fareham is looking to recruit an experienced Purchasing Executive / Purchasing Co-Ordinator to support the procurement and supply of materials required for production and customer orders.  This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with experience in purchasing within a manufacturing environment who enjoys working in a fast-paced, operational role. The Purchasing Executive will play a key part in ensuring purchasing activities run smoothly, stock levels remain accurate, and suppliers deliver materials on time to support production schedules.

As Purchasing Executive, you will oversee daily purchasing operations, ensuring materials and inventory are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively. You will manage purchasing activities across multiple suppliers while maintaining accurate stock control and supporting production planning. You will also work closely with internal teams to ensure purchasing decisions support production schedules, customer orders and overall business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure materials are available for production
• Run stock requisition worksheets to support planned purchasing requirements
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels
• Manage and support a Purchasing Assistant
• Conduct and manage stock takes
• Investigate stock discrepancies and resolve stock errors
• Expedite late deliveries and maintain supplier performance
• Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, lead times and delivery schedules
• Consolidate suppliers through strategic re-sourcing initiatives
• Maintain accurate supplier lead times within purchasing systems
• Support continuous improvement of purchasing processes and efficiency
• Work collaboratively with production and sales teams to ensure purchasing supports customer delivery

Skills & Knowledge

• Previous experience in purchasing within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of MRP systems and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Intermediate IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Strong time management and decision-making abilities
• Experience with Navision or Microsoft Dynamics - desirable
• CIPS qualification or willingness to work towards CIPS - desirable

Salary and Benefits

• £32-35K
• Company pension
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• On-site parking
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow your career within a stable manufacturing business