Engineering Buyer Sandy, Bedfordshire | Up to £42,000 | Permanent | Office Based Are you an experienced Engineering Buyer with a background in manufacturing or technical procurement? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing engineering business looking to strengthen its purchasing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who understands the demands of a busy manufacturing environment and is confident sourcing technical components, negotiating with suppliers and working closely with engineering and production teams.
The Role
As Engineering Buyer, you'll take responsibility for sourcing and purchasing a range of engineered components, raw materials, tooling and technical services.
Your responsibilities will include:
Sourcing and purchasing engineered components and raw materials Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and BOMs Obtaining and evaluating supplier quotations Negotiating pricing, contracts and commercial terms Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships Monitoring supplier performance, quality and lead times Working closely with engineering, production and quality teams Identifying cost-saving and alternative sourcing opportunities Resolving supply chain, delivery and quality issues Supporting new product introduction and prototype requirements Monitoring stock levels and planning for long-lead items Maintaining accurate purchasing information within ERP/MRP systems What We're Looking For We'd particularly like to hear from candidates with: Previous experience as an Engineering Buyer, Technical Buyer, Manufacturing Buyer, Project Buyer or similar Experience purchasing within an engineering or manufacturing environment A good understanding of engineered components and manufacturing processes The ability to interpret engineering drawings and BOMs Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills Experience using ERP/MRP or purchasing systems Good commercial awareness and cost-analysis skills Strong organisation and attention to detail A CIPS qualification or engineering/supply chain qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.
Salary & Benefits Salary up to £42,000 , depending on experience, plus: Annual company performance bonus 22 days holiday Bank Holidays Holiday increasing to 26 days with service Pension scheme Life Assurance Sick Pay Scheme Staff meals and company events This is a permanent, office-based position in Sandy , so applicants should be within a reasonable commuting distance.
If you're an Engineering Buyer looking for a new opportunity where you can have a genuine impact on purchasing, supplier performance and cost improvement, apply today for further information.
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