Contract Engineering Buyer

Orion Electrotech - Engineering & Technical; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech - Engineering & Technical is seeking a contract Buyer to support key projects in a manufacturing environment. The role covers direct purchasing across mechanical/electro‑mechanical items and indirect spends, with emphasis on cost, delivery, and supplier performance.

You will place POs in SAP/MRP/ERP, work with the Lead Buyer, expedite urgent requests, and monitor supplier delivery against schedules. 37 hours/week, UK-based contract.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Direct purchasing across mechanical/electro-mechanical/electrical commodities.
• Experience with SAP/MRP/ERP systems and negotiation skills.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, formulas).

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Buyer to purchase shop floor items.
• Place purchase orders for a defined range of suppliers using SAP/MRP/ERP.
• Ensure lowest overall cost of acquisition.
• Ensure suppliers deliver products to agreed delivery dates; expedite as needed.
• Monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Excel (Pivot tables, formulas)

Purchasing / procurement experience

SAP / MRP / ERP systems

Tools

SAP

MRP

ERP systems

Job description

CONTRACT ENGINEERING BUYER

Long contract- 12 months (with potential for further extension)

Immediate start available

Hours - 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday with flexi time around start/finish, half-day finish on a Friday

Paid O/T at a premium rate above standard hours

Innovative manufacturer is looking for a talented contract Buyer to support key projects.

It will be a varied Purchasing role with responsibility for direct purchasing within manufacture supporting the team to procure day to day items across a mechanical/electromechanical commodity range for production, from mechanical components / assemblies including machined and fabricated items through to cables and indirect items.

Key accountabilities for contract Buyer will include: Supporting the Lead Buyer to purchasing shop floor items

Placing purchase orders for a defined range of suppliers, using the SAP / MRP / ERP system

Ensure lowest overall cost of acquisition.

Ensure suppliers deliver product to agreed delivery dates. Expedite urgent requests as necessary.

Monitor supplier performance

To succeed in this interesting Buyer's role, you will need:

• Previous purchasing / procurement experience in a production / manufacturing environment with broad based direct purchasing experience, ideally covering mechanical or electro-mechanical or electrical commodities or indirect.
• A working knowledge of SAP / MRP / ERP systems and negotiation skills required (SAP ideal)
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills pivot tables, formulas etc

Likely to suit individuals with a background as (but not limited to) Buyer, Purchasing coordinator, Supply Chain coordinator, Engineering Buyer, Purchasing Assistant or similar

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