Job Description

Junior Estimator / Buyer

Corintech is a renowned leader in providing bespoke design and manufacturing services to other high-tech sectors and market-leading companies. With over 40 years of expertise, we operate from our UK headquarters in the scenic New Forest and maintain strong procurement and manufacturing ties in the Far East. Combining hands-on UK engineering with global supply chains, we deliver agile, cost-effective solutions across the aerospace, medical and industrial sectors. Join our dynamic team and play a key role in a business committed to sustainability and innovation (EcoVadis Bronze Medal holder 2025).

We're seeking a proactive, Junior Estimator /Buyer to join our Purchasing Team. This role involves supporting sales through accurate job estimating, Based in Fordingbridge, you'll report directly to the UK Purchasing Manager and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth flow of parts across our supply chain. Full training and support will be provided to help you build your skills and grow your career.

Key duties

Analyse drawings, specifications, and related documents to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates

Work closely with project managers, sales department, engineers to gather all necessary information for informed estimating

Support negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favourable terms

Raise purchase orders and manage delivery schedules to meet production plans

Monitor material availability and proactively address shortages or delays

What we're looking for

Interest in developing a purchasing/estimating career

Strong commitment to achieving deadlines

Good maths, IT and communication skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams

Proactive, organised and eager to learn

Experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential

Benefits

Competitive salary: 25k-30k, depending on skills and experience

Working hours : Monday-Thursday 8:30am, Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm

Holidays: 22 days plus bank holidays, increasing annually to a maximum of 28 days

Enjoy a one month paid sabbatical after 6 years of service

Contributory pension scheme

Free onsite parking

If you're looking to take the next step in a purchasing career and want to be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking company with a global reach, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Corintech is a non-smoking/vaping company.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person