5 manufacturing jobs found in London

ASSISTANT BUYER - FIXED TERM CONTRACT 6 or 9 MONTHS Job Role You will collaborate closely with account management, production, and operations teams to ensure materials are procured and available in line with customer demand and production schedules. This role is well suited to someone looking to grow their purchasing career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities * Create and manage purchase orders for components and materials in accordance with business needs * Liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing, lead times, and delivery information * Proactively track and expedite open orders, following up on overdue deliveries to support uninterrupted production Skills, Knowledge & Experience * Experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in electronics or component-based industries * Previous experience in purchasing or supply chain support * Strong organisational and planning skills,...

ASSISTANT BUYER - FIXED TERM CONTRACT 6 or 9 MONTHS Job Role You will collaborate closely with account management, production, and operations teams to ensure materials are procured and available in line with customer demand and production schedules. This role is well suited to someone looking to grow their purchasing career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities * Create and manage purchase orders for components and materials in accordance with business needs * Liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing, lead times, and delivery information * Proactively track and expedite open orders, following up on overdue deliveries to support uninterrupted production Skills, Knowledge & Experience * Experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in electronics or component-based industries * Previous experience in purchasing or supply chain support * Strong organisational and planning skills,...

A global manufacturing organisation are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join their team in Hook. This position is a 12-month fixed term contract and is offering a salary up to £40,000. This Procurement Specialist will be responsible and accountable for the supply chain function for the Europe entity of the business, whilst working within the framework of the global corporate procurement process and strategy. Candidates will have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a technical/electronics environment. Role responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist include: Oversee supply chain functions, ensuring continuity of supply, cost management, and alignment with global procurement strategies. Manage vendor relationships, including supplier evaluation, performance monitoring, and negotiations to meet cost and quality targets. Support new product launches by developing costings, ensuring competitive pricing, and coordinating with...

Our Client are seeking an interim Purchasing Manager to play a key role in their operations, overseeing procurement, supplier management, and cost optimisation. This hands-on role ensures materials and components are delivered on time to support production and sales, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and supportive team within a growing and dynamic organisation. This Hybrid role will require visits to offices in High Wycombe and Wimborne, Dorset. This will be a fixed term contract up to 12 months The ideal candidate will have experience using ERP systems, SAP and Excel and will be comfortable managing a portfolio that will be growing to around £9 million by 2029 and hold at least 5 years purchasing experience. It will offering a salary of up to £55,000 dependent on experience plus bonus. Key Responsibilities for the Purchasing Manager role are: * Oversee all purchasing operations, including day-to-day...

12-Month Maternity Cover - Full Time Location: Kempston Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Are you a proactive and organised supply chain professional with a passion for all things packaging? My client is seeking a Packaging Inventory Planner/Buyer to join their friendly and fast‑paced operation on a 12‑month maternity contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring production runs smoothly by planning, purchasing and managing a diverse range of packaging components. Based at their modern Warehousing & Distribution Centre in Kempston, you'll work closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders and the production planning team to keep everything running like clockwork. What you'll be doing In this varied and hands-on role, you will: Planning Manage stock levels for a defined range of packaging components to support production schedules. Maintain accurate ERP data, including item codes, product structures and new component setups. Plan the...