Buyer

Owen Daniels; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Permanent position

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking an Engineering Buyer in Oxfordshire to source engineered components for production, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts. The role requires reading drawings and BOMs, with a strong background in engineering procurement and ERP/MRP systems.

This is an on-site, permanent position with a salary up to £50,000 DOE. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and at least three years in manufacturing procurement, plus Excel proficiency and driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in procurement or buying engineered or technical components within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical specifications
• Proven negotiation, supplier management, and commercial awareness skills
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, or Microsoft Dynamics, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Source and procure engineered and technical components to support production requirements and project deadlines
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, lead times, and contracts to achieve the best commercial outcomes
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications to ensure accurate purchasing decisions
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve supply issues, and work closely with engineering, production, and planning teams to maintain material availability
• Maintain accurate purchasing records using ERP/MRP systems and identify opportunities for cost reduction and continuous improvement

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Negotiation

Supplier management

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Infor

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Engineering Buyer

Are you an Engineering Buyer looking for your next opportunity? Do you have experience procuring engineered components within a manufacturing environment and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and BOMs? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Our client, a leading engineering and manufacturing business, is seeking an Engineering Buyer to join their team in Oxfordshire. The successful candidate will have a strong procurement background within engineering, excellent supplier management skills, and experience sourcing technical components to support production and business objectives.

Engineering Buyer

• Permanent Position
• Salary: Up to £50,000 (DOE)
• Monday to Friday (On-Site)
• Oxfordshire

Engineering Buyer

Job Description

• Source and procure engineered and technical components to support production requirements and project deadlines
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, lead times, and contracts to achieve the best commercial outcomes
• Review engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical specifications to ensure accurate purchasing decisions
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve supply issues, and work closely with engineering, production, and planning teams to maintain material availability
• Maintain accurate purchasing records using ERP/MRP systems and identify opportunities for cost reduction and continuous improvement

Engineering Buyer

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in procurement or buying of engineered or technical components within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical specifications
• Proven negotiation, supplier management, and commercial awareness skills
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, or Microsoft Dynamics, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience within machine tools, automation, industrial equipment, aerospace, defence, or heavy engineering would be highly advantageous
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills