At a Glance
- Tasks: Source and procure engineered components while collaborating with engineering and production teams.
- Company: Established engineering manufacturer with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, generous leave, pension, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Long-term career development opportunities in a stable environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and influence procurement strategy in a thriving industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in engineering procurement and strong negotiation skills preferred.
The predicted salary is between 48000 - 48000 £ per year.
Location: Cambridge
Salary: Up to £48,000 DOE
Coates Recruitment is working with a well-established and growing engineering manufacturer looking to recruit an Engineering Buyer to join its procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer with a technical or engineering background who enjoys working closely with engineering, production and supply chain teams. You’ll play a key role in sourcing engineered components, negotiating with suppliers and ensuring materials are delivered on time to support manufacturing operations.
The successful candidate will join a business that designs and manufactures bespoke engineering equipment, offering a varied role with genuine responsibility, long-term career development and the opportunity to influence supplier performance and procurement strategy.
Key Responsibilities- Source and procure engineered components, raw materials, tooling and technical services
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Negotiate pricing, lead times and supplier agreements to achieve the best commercial outcome
- Build and manage strong supplier relationships, monitoring quality, delivery and performance
- Work closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to ensure technical requirements are met
- Maintain accurate purchasing data, supplier information and inventory records using ERP/MRP systems
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier optimisation and continuous improvement
- Resolve supply chain issues, shortages and supplier-related queries
- Support new product introduction by sourcing components for prototype and production builds
- Engineering or technical procurement within a manufacturing environment
- Purchasing engineered components and materials
- Reading engineering drawings and bills of materials
- Supplier negotiation and relationship management
- ERP/MRP systems and procurement software
- Strong commercial awareness and cost control
- Working collaboratively with engineering and production teams
- CIPS qualification or Engineering qualification (advantageous but not essential)
- Salary up to £48,000 depending on experience
- Annual company bonus
- 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service
- Company pension
- Company sick pay scheme
- Life assurance
- Ongoing training and development
- Stable, long-term opportunity with a successful engineering manufacturer
Interested? Apply today
