Buyer

Advanced Engine Research Limited (AER); Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Engine Research Limited (AER) in Basildon, UK is seeking a detail‑oriented Purchasing Engineer to support engine components procurement for high‑performance motorsports. You will work within the Purchasing team, coordinating with design and production to meet delivery milestones.

You will source parts, obtain quotes, raise purchase orders, chase outstanding orders, and help optimise supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing within manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Proven BOM (Bill of Materials) experience.
• Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Work through BOMs to check stock, outstanding orders, and identify purchasing needs.
• Source parts via supplier network, obtain quotes, compare prices and lead times, and negotiate with suppliers.
• Raise purchase orders and set delivery schedules to support production requirements.
• Chase outstanding orders, flag delays and help resolve shortages.
• Collaborate with design, stores and production to clarify requirements and prioritise purchasing.
• Keep EFACS data accurate with new part setups and changes, and manage obsolescence as needed.
• Complete ad hoc projects as required.

Skills

Purchasing experience

BOM experience

ERP systems

Excel mastery

Tools

EFACS ERP

Job description

The buyer will support the timely and cost-effective procurement of engine components for our high-performance motorsports’ engines.

Working within the Purchasing team and reporting into the Procurement Lead, you will collaborate with our internal design and engineering functions alongside supplier partners to meet critical delivery milestones.

You will use your purchasing expertise to resolve day-to-day supply challenges, optimise supplier performance and contribute to the continuous improvement of our procurement processes with a split between operational activities with some project focus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working through BOMs (Bill of Materials) checking requirements against stock, outstanding orders, and identifying purchasing requirements.
• Sourcing parts through our supplier network, obtaining quotes, comparing prices and lead times, and negotiating with suppliers.
• Raising purchase orders and agreeing delivery schedules to support production requirements.
• Chasing outstanding orders, flagging potential delays and helping resolve shortages.
• Working with internal functions, design, stores and the production teams to clarify requirements and prioritise purchasing.
• Keeping purchasing and part information accurate in EFACS, including new part setup and changes through DRSs and obsoleting old parts.
• Ad hoc projects as and when required.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous purchasing experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment, ideally motorsport, high-performance automotive or other low-volume, high-precision engineering environments.
• Proven practical BOM (Bill of Materials) experience.
• Good IT skills, competent using ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems and a strong intermediate level of Microsoft Excel.

Qualities and Behaviours:

• A proactive, organised and solution-focused approach.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to communicate with internal stakeholders and build relationships with external suppliers.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Resilience and composure when handling conflicting priorities.
• Comfortable questioning existing processes and suggesting practical improvements.
• A self-starter who demonstrates initiative, a positive attitude and is motivated to improve and problem solve whilst working hard as part of a team.
• Practical and hands-on with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively in a changing, performance-led environment.
• An accountable mindset demonstrating the core Company Values, Communication, Planning & Quality.