Engineering buyer

Elix Sourcing Solutions Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Life assurance

Pension

Sick pay

Holiday entitlement

On-site perks

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Engineering Buyer to take full ownership of sourcing engineered components and materials for production and custom projects. You will interpret drawings and BOMs, negotiate with suppliers, and manage all procurement activities to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

The role reports directly to the Board Director, working across engineering, production, and quality teams to meet strict technical and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical or engineering procurement within manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and autonomous procurement.
• Strong supplier negotiation and cost reduction focus.

Responsibilities

• Take sole responsibility for sourcing engineered components, raw materials, tooling, and technical services from approved suppliers.
• Coordinate with wider Group companies to leverage spend and secure volume pricing.
• Support production projects by sourcing prototype materials and managing supplier involvement.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, production, and quality teams to meet technical standards.

Skills

Technical procurement

Sourcing

ERP/MRP systems

BOM interpretation

Job description

Engineering Buyer

GBP42,000 - GBP48,000 + 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.