Buyer Engineering

Digital Story Masters; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering group in Gainsborough is seeking a Buyer to support the Procurement Manager and manage demand from order placement to dispatch. You will enhance supplier relationships and drive cost reduction initiatives within the Supply Chain Team. Strong problem-solving skills and ERP system knowledge are essential for this role. Direct applications only; sponsorship is not provided.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexitime with one day remote

On‑site free parking

Profit sharing

Xmas shut down

Qualifications

• Background and track record within Buying is essential.
• Attention to detail in managing multiple procurement activities.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand from order placement to dispatch.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and manage price variances.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Support supplier selection and audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of logistics

Effective communication

ERP system usage

Commercial awareness

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Company Overview

TheEminox Group, part ofHexadex Limited, is a majority employee‑owned global engineering group headquartered in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, UK.

Benefits

Benefits: this comes with a competitive basic

• Company pension
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexitime with one day remote
• On‑site free parking
• Profit sharing
• Xmas shut down

Company Groups

• Eminox Ltd – Designs and manufactures market‑leading exhausts, silencers, and aftertreatment systems using DPF and SCR technologies to reduce emissions from heavy‑duty vehicles.
• Ceramex Ltd – Provides international DPF remanufacturing and cleaning services for OEMs.
• SaveGuard – Acquired in 2024; specializes in thermal and acoustic insulation products for automotive applications.

Role Summary

Buyer, Supply Chain Team

The Buyer supports the Procurement Manager and the wider Supply Chain Team, managing demand from order placement to dispatch and ensuring materials availability in line with production plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost reduction initiatives and manage price variances.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring performance meets requirements for delivery (OTIF), cost, and quality.
• Participate in project procurement for development and NPI.
• Support supplier selection, audits, and strategic negotiations.
• Contribute to process development and effective use of IFS (ERP) systems.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and environmental policies.
• Apply risk management principles in line with IATF standards.
• Demonstrate company values and pursue personal and team development.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Confident, analytical, and methodical thinker with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail in managing multiple procurement activities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of logistics, supply chain management, and inventory control principles.
• Assertive communicator able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Commercially aware with strong attention to detail and structured approach.
• Effective communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders, together with timely communications and collaboration across all business levels.
• Uses ERP systems.
• A background and track record within Buying is essential.

Application Information

Please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK when applying; no sponsorship is given for this role.

No agencies – only direct applications are acceptable.