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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