Engineering Buyer

Mane Contract Services; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service in the UK is seeking a Buyer to ensure on-time and cost-effective product delivery. This mid-senior level role involves managing the procurement cycle, supplier performance, and metrics. Key responsibilities include supplier management, negotiation of agreements, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a technical qualification, strong Excel skills, and experience with MRP systems. This is a contract position focusing on engineering and manufacturing sectors.

Qualifications

• Preferred technical qualification is HNC/HND or Degree.
• Advanced skills in Excel and data analysis are essential.
• Experience with MRP systems such as JD Edwards E1, SAP, or Oracle is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage approved suppliers and implement optimal commercial solutions.
• Negotiate and oversee Service Level Agreements for various metrics.
• Lead and develop buyers while managing objectives and performance.
• Track procurement metrics and drive supplier improvements.
• Collaborate with teams to address material availability and forecasts.
• Participate in supplier assessments and pricing initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy in the ERP system for part details and costs.
• Resolve purchase price variances and manage supplier issues.

Skills

Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills

Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities

MRP system knowledge (JD Edwards E1, SAP, Oracle)

Ability to manage competing priorities

Clear, concise communication

Education

Technical qualification (HNC/HND or Degree)

Job description

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A key role within the Supply Chain function, ensuring on-time, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of products. The Buyer manages the end-to-end procurement cycle, supplier performance, and procurement metrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage approved suppliers and implement optimal commercial solutions.
• Negotiate and oversee Service Level Agreements (OTIF, cost, inventory, lead times, payment terms).
• Lead and develop buyers, managing objectives, capacity, and performance.
• Track procurement metrics (orders, returns, invoices) and drive supplier improvements.
• Collaborate with planning and cross‑functional teams to address material availability and forecast changes.
• Participate in supplier assessments, rationalisation, and open‑book pricing initiatives.
• Ensure accurate part details, costs, and lead times in the ERP system.
• Resolve purchase price variances and act as escalation point for supplier issues.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification (HNC/HND or Degree) preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong relationship‑building and negotiation skills.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• MRP system knowledge (JD Edwards E1, SAP, Oracle).
• Able to manage competing priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Clear, concise communicator with experience in engineering/production environments.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production

Industries

Engineering Services and Manufacturing