Engineering buyer

Solutions Limited; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension

Sick pay

22 days holiday + bank holidays

On-site perks

Job summary

Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Engineering Buyer in the UK to own the procurement function for engineered components, raw materials, tooling, and services. You will interpret drawings, BOMs and specs to ensure accurate purchasing and manage supplier relationships to drive value and on-time delivery.

The role is based on-site in the UK, reporting directly to the Board and collaborating with engineering, production and quality teams to meet rigorous technical standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical or engineering procurement for manufacturing environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and BOMs for purchasing.
• Strong negotiation of pricing, contracts and terms with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end procurement management for production and custom engineering projects.
• Interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and specs to ensure correct purchasing.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with key suppliers to balance cost and quality.
• Resolve supply chain bottlenecks, quality issues, and delivery delays while maintaining stock levels.

Skills

Technical sourcing

Component procurement

Manufacturing supply chains

ERP/MRP systems

NPI support

Job description

Engineering Buyer

£42,000 – £48,000 + annual performance bonus, life assurance, pension, sick pay, 22 days holiday + bank holidays, and on-site perks

Monday – Friday, Days

Commutable from Bedford, Cambridge, St Neots, Biggleswade, Huntingdon, and Royston

Are you an experienced Engineering Buyer with a background in technical sourcing, component procurement, and manufacturing supply chains?

Do you want an autonomous procurement role with full ownership of a purchasing function and genuine impact within a growing business?

• Manage end-to-end procurement, supplier management, and materials purchasing for production and custom engineering projects.

• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for accurate purchasing.

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms with key suppliers to achieve maximum cost efficiency.

• Resolve supply chain bottlenecks, quality discrepancies, and delivery delays while maintaining accurate stock levels.

The company:

• An established, market-leading technical manufacturing business seeking an independent procurement professional.

• A sole-charge procurement role reporting directly to the Board Director and supported by an administrative team.

• Focuses on driving best-value procurement, cost reduction, and value engineering without compromising on quality or lead times.

• Works collaboratively across internal engineering, production, and quality teams to meet strict technical and regulatory standards.

The position:

• Take sole responsibility for sourcing engineered components, raw materials, tooling, and technical services from approved suppliers.

• Coordinate with wider Group companies to leverage combined spend and secure volume pricing on high-value raw materials.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects by sourcing prototype materials and managing early supplier involvement.

About you:

• Proven experience in technical or engineering procurement within a manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, automotive, or engineering environment.

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, raw materials, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and complex BOMs.

• Self-motivated, proficient with ERP/MRP systems, and capable of running a 1-person procurement function autonomously.

Candidates must have valid legal authorization to work in the UK and be based on the UK mainland.