Purchasing Engineer / Buyer - Manufacturing
Location: Southwark, London
Salary: £40,000-£50,000 + Equity + Company Bonus + Benefits
Working Hours: Days-Based
Additional Benefits: Career Progression, Training and Development
About the Company
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing Engineer / Buyer to join a rapidly growing precision engineering business with an established international presence and expanding UK operations.
The company specialises in the manufacture of high-precision components for a range of technically advanced industries, including aerospace, defence and robotics. With manufacturing facilities across multiple continents and significant investment in its UK operations, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking to expand its procurement team with talented individuals who want to contribute to its continued success.
The Role
As a Purchasing Engineer / Buyer, you will play a key role within a close-knit procurement team, responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, components and products to support a range of engineering and manufacturing projects.
Working closely with suppliers, the Procurement Manager, the workshop team and other internal departments, you will interpret engineering drawings, identify suitable suppliers and negotiate pricing and purchasing terms to ensure materials are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively.
This is a varied, collaborative role offering the opportunity to develop your procurement expertise, build strong supplier relationships and take on increasing responsibility as the business expands. You will also benefit from opportunities for career progression across the wider organisation, alongside the potential to gain equity in a growing international business.
Key Responsibilities:
Source and procure materials, components and products to support engineering and manufacturing projects.
Manage purchasing activities, ensuring materials are sourced in line with operational requirements.
Read and interpret engineering drawings to identify appropriate components and manufacturing requirements.
Liaise and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, lead times and purchasing terms.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support ongoing operational requirements.
Work closely with the Procurement Manager, workshop team and other departments to coordinate purchasing activitie...
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Join a dynamic team where your hard work and dedication as a Goods In Operative will be truly valued. Our company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth, offering training and development opportunities to help you advance in your career. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a rewarding environment with competitive benefits, ensuring that every team member feels appreciated and motivated to contribute to our success.
