Buyer/Office Assistant

About Us

Fairway Engineering (Bristol) Ltd is a well-established precision engineering and manufacturing company serving a range of industries. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products, excellent customer service, and maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers and clients.

We are looking for a motivated and organised Buyer / Office Assistant to join our team. This is a varied role that combines purchasing responsibilities with general office administration, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced engineering environment.

The Role

Reporting directly to management, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day purchasing activities of the business while also assisting with general office administration.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing Duties

• Raising and processing purchase orders.
• Obtaining supplier quotations and negotiating prices where appropriate.
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering materials as required.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding deliveries, lead times and quality issues.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records and supplier information.
• Assisting with supplier performance monitoring.

Office Administration Duties

• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails.
• Processing delivery notes, invoices and related documentation.
• Updating company databases, spreadsheets and records.
• Supporting production planning and scheduling activities.
• Filing and maintaining organised office records.
• Assisting management with general administrative tasks.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Is confident communicating with suppliers, customers and colleagues.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Has previous experience in purchasing, administration or a similar role.

Desirable

• Experience within an engineering, manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures and stock control systems.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Full training and support.
• Pension scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to develop within a growing engineering business.
• Salary range is dependent on experience.

Join us in a role that combines procurement expertise with vital administrative functions! We’re dedicated to supporting your growth while providing a lively work environment where your contributions truly make a difference.

Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person