Buyer

Currock Engineering Co.; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering solutions provider in Chelmsford is looking for a Buyer to manage sourcing and purchasing activities. The ideal candidate has over 3 years' experience in a relevant role, strong numerical and communication skills, and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems, specifically Epicor. The position involves collaborating closely with various departments to ensure timely and compliant supply of materials for aerospace and defence projects. Flexibility and bonuses linked to performance are part of the offer.

Benefits

Flexibility in start/finish times

Annual bonus scheme

On-site parking

Additional overtime at competitive rates

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a purchasing role within engineering/manufacturing.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems.
• Experience in aerospace, defence, or other regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and purchasing materials, components, and services.
• Collaboration with engineering, quality, production, and programme management.
• Ensuring on-time and compliant supply for aerospace and defence programmes.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Epicor 10/Kinetic ERP system

Job description

Currock Engineering Ltd is a leading provider of precision engineering solutions, serving a range of sectors including defence, aerospace, and energy. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service, we are committed to continuously improving the quality of the products we manufacture and our culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the business.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Buyer who can support our sourcing and purchasing activities across the business. Working as part of a small team, the role requires close collaboration with engineering, quality, production, and programme management to ensure on‑time, compliant, and cost‑effective supply.

Key Responsibilities

The role will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, components, services, and everyday consumables to support aerospace and defence engineering programmes and the everyday running of the company.

Qualifications / Experience Required

• 3+ years’ experience in a purchasing role within engineering/manufacturing.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong numerical and communication skills (verbal & written) to support business demand.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in aerospace, defence, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of commercial and aerospace materials and alloys, & specials processes/treatments.
• Familiarity with AS9100 / ISO9001 environments.
• Experience with Epicor 10/Kinetic ERP system.
• Experience with defence‑related supply chains.

What Currock can offer you:

• Flexibility around the core start and finish times and finish at 12 noon on Fridays.
• Additional overtime at competitive rates can be offered Monday to Friday where required.
• Annual bonus scheme linked to company profits and performance targets.
• On site, off the street parking

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and we will be happy to support you.

Please apply with a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

Please note we do not accept CV's from recruitment agencies.