Engineering Buyer

Guided Talent Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-related bonus

22 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, …

Life assurance

Sick pay scheme

Pension scheme

Workwear

Staff meals and company events

Job summary

Guided Talent Limited is seeking an Engineering Buyer for a growing engineering manufacturer in Great Gransden. The role is hands-on and involves sourcing engineered components, raw materials, tooling and technical services across manufacturing projects.

You will interpret drawings, BOMs and specifications, negotiate pricing and terms, and monitor supplier performance. Collaboration with engineering, production and quality teams is essential to deliver on time and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Experience as Engineering/Technical/Manufacturing Buyer in engineering/manufacturing.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials and supply chain principles.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, BOMs; ERP/MRP experience.

Responsibilities

• Source engineered components, raw materials, tooling and services across manufacturing projects.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations; negotiate pricing, contracts and terms.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and BOMs to communicate requirements to suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery; resolve issues.
• Maintain procurement data: pricing, lead times, supplier performance and inventory data; seek cost savings.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and prototype materials sourcing.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading engineering drawings

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree / HNC / HND in Engineering or related

CIPS qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Engineering Buyer

Location: Great Gransden

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Buyer to join a successful and growing engineering manufacturer based in Great Gransden.

This is a varied, hands-on purchasing role where you will be responsible for sourcing and procuring engineered components, raw materials, tooling and technical services required across manufacturing and engineering projects.

Working closely with engineering, production and quality teams, you will help ensure materials and components are sourced at the right quality, cost and lead time, while building strong supplier relationships and identifying opportunities to improve purchasing performance.

The Role

You will manage the sourcing and purchasing of engineered components, raw materials, tooling and technical services, obtaining and evaluating supplier quotations and negotiating pricing, contracts and commercial terms.

A key part of the position will involve interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure purchasing requirements are clearly understood and accurately communicated to suppliers.

You will monitor supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery, resolve supply chain issues such as late deliveries or specification discrepancies, and work closely with internal engineering, production and quality teams.

You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate procurement information including pricing, lead times, supplier performance and inventory data, while identifying cost-saving opportunities through alternative sourcing, supplier optimisation and value engineering.

The role will also support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, sourcing prototype materials and engaging with suppliers to ensure technical and commercial requirements are achieved.

About You

• You will ideally have previous experience as an Engineering Buyer, Technical Buyer, Manufacturing Buyer, Buyer or Procurement Specialist within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• You should have a good understanding of manufacturing processes, materials and supply chain principles, together with strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, technical specifications and BOMs would be highly beneficial, along with experience using ERP or MRP systems.
• You will need strong commercial awareness, good analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with engineering, production, quality and supply chain teams.
• Experience within engineering, industrial manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, electronics or a similar technical sector would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• A Degree, HNC or HND in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related discipline would be beneficial.
• A CIPS qualification, or working towards CIPS accreditation, would also be advantageous, although this is not essential.

Benefits

• Annual performance-related bonus
• 22 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 26 days with service
• Life assurance
• Sick pay scheme
• Pension scheme
• Workwear
• Staff meals and company events