Purchasing Work, Jobs in Plymouth, Eng (with Salaries)

Buyer
Plessey —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
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Assistant Buyer
Macfarlane Group —Plymouth
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
3d
Senior Sourcing Manager
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust —Plymouth
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Travel
Procurement Category Manager
ICC Communication Network Services —Plymouth
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Analysis skills
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Pharmacy Technician - Procurement
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust —Plymouth
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Data entry
- Recruiting
5d
Subcontract Procurement Manager
Kier Group —Plymouth
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Project Procurement Specialist
Babcock International —Plymouth
- Full-time
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d

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Full-time

Benefits

Private dental insurance
On-site gym
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Gym membership

Qualifications

Supplier ordering
Sourcing
Stakeholder collaboration
CIPS
Stakeholder liaison
Purchase order creation
Procurement support
Procurement processing
Purchasing
Computer skills
Negotiated procurement
Communication skills
Purchasing and procurement experience

Full job description

Description

Plessey has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join our Supply Chain Team. Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, you will focus on indirect procurement and the processing of Purchase Requisitions (PRs), ensuring that goods and services are sourced efficiently, accurately, and in line with company procedures.

You will support purchasing activity for a wide range of site and operational requirements, working closely with internal stakeholders to clarify needs, obtain quotations, challenge pricing to secure best value, and raise accurate purchase orders in SAP. A key part of the role is proactively expediting orders and developing strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage purchase requisitions and raise accurate purchase orders in SAP.
Source indirect goods and services, negotiating pricing and terms to achieve best value.
Expedite orders and resolve supply, delivery, or quality issues.
Build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across the site.
Maintain accurate procurement and supplier data to support supply chain performance.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and supplier optimisation.
Ensure all procurement activity complies with internal procedures and financial controls.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, ideally within indirect categories.
Strong understanding of purchasing processes, PR review, and PO creation.
Confident in challenging prices and negotiating improved terms.
Strong IT skills; SAP experience is highly advantageous.
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Analytical and able to compare quotes or identify inconsistencies.
Working towards or holding CIPS or a related qualification.

Benefits

Pension scheme
Private medical & dental insurance
28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
Free onsite meals
Onsite gym
Share scheme

About Plessey Semiconductors

About Plessey

We’re building the hardware foundation for next-era computing.

Plessey is a world-leading technology company driving the next generation of photonic devices and systems. With over 70 years of innovation, we combine research, materials science, process engineering, and manufacturing under one roof. We’re recognised as a global authority in microLED displays, optical computing, and optical interconnects.

Join us to work on breakthrough technologies shaping the future of light-based technology and computing.

Lead

We don’t follow industry trends; we create them, pushing boundaries and setting standards others aspire to. Every team member has the power to make decisions, drive change, and deliver excellence. We support each other, challenge one another for the best solutions, and lead by example. Together, we build industries and technologies that shape the future and scale toward our vision of the next era of computing.

Grow

We expand our capabilities every day — deepening our expertise, improving how we work, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Curiosity fuels us: we question assumptions, explore new ideas, and innovate with light-based technologies. By investing in and empowering our people, we strengthen Plessey’s impact and help shape the future of optical technology.

Trust
We operate like a family—honest, reliable, and supportive. We have each other’s backs, own our actions, and uphold the highest standards of integrity and safety. We trust each other to deliver, our customers to challenge us, and our expertise to guide the way. Together, trust enables the collaboration essential for breakthrough innovation and lasting impact.

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