Buyer

SimWest Recruitment Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery manufacturing firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Engineering Buyer to support its growth by sourcing critical components for complex machinery projects. Applicants should have a background in engineering procurement and strong negotiation skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £34,000 to £37,000, early finish on Fridays, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

1pm finish on Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Involvement in bespoke machinery projects

Qualifications

• Experience as a Buyer or Engineering Buyer in manufacturing or engineering.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Proven experience with just-in-time delivery systems.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase mechanical and electrical components.
• Work closely with engineering teams to meet build schedules.
• Negotiate with suppliers for best costs and lead times.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Technical understanding

Stock control systems

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Overview

Engineering Buyer - Machinery / Manufacturing - £34K-£37K - Leeds. Leeds, West Yorkshire (commutable from Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Halifax, etc.). £34,000 - £37,000 pa (DOE). Full-time, Permanent | Early finish Fridays (1pm).

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Engineering Buyer to join a leading machinery manufacturing business in Leeds that is currently going through a period of significant growth, with record sales and strong demand for its equipment across the UK and internationally. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in engineering procurement, supply chain, or technical buying to play a key part in supporting this expansion. You'll be sourcing and purchasing critical components and materials for complex machinery build projects, while helping streamline stock control through just-in-time delivery systems.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase mechanical, electrical, and fabricated components for bespoke machinery and capital equipment.
• Work closely with production, projects, and engineering teams to ensure materials are available to meet build schedules.
• Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs (Bills of Materials) to order the correct parts.
• Develop strong supplier relationships, negotiating best cost, lead times, and quality standards.
• Implement and maintain just-in-time delivery systems to reduce on-site stock levels.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues relating to quality or delivery.
• Support continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives within the supply chain.

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Experience as a Buyer / Engineering Buyer / Technical Buyer / Procurement Specialist within manufacturing, engineering, machinery, or capital equipment.
• Knowledge of engineering components, fabricated assemblies, subcontract manufacturing, and supply chain management.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proven experience introducing or working with just-in-time delivery systems.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• IT proficient, ideally with ERP/MRP systems experience.
• Strong communicator, able to work across multiple teams.

What's on Offer

• £34,000 - £37,000 pa (DOE).
• 1pm finish on Fridays.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Involvement in complex, bespoke machinery projects.
• Supportive, engineering-led working environment.