Engineering Buyer

Damper Technology Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Damper Technology Ltd is seeking a proactive Engineering Buyer at their Eastwood office. This role is crucial in sourcing components and materials for engineering operations, requiring strong negotiation skills and the ability to understand technical specifications. Benefits include a flexible work schedule, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchasing/procurement role within engineering or manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials and services.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage quality issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

A level 3 Engineering qualification (ONC min)

CIPS qualification (or working towards)

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Damper Technology Ltd is a leading global provider of flow control and isolation damper valves; specializing in complex and bespoke high-temperature dampers for critical applications. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we cater for many diverse industries including Power Generation, Carbon Capture, Oil & Gas and Marine.

We now have a position open for a proactive and commercially astute Engineering Buyer at our head office in Eastwood, Nottingham, UK. This is a key position in ensuring the cost-effective and timely sourcing of components, raw materials, and services to support our engineering and manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials, engineered components, parts, packaged equipment, services and logistics in line with project requirements and company procurement strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing suppliers to ensure consistent supply and competitive pricing.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to procure the correct items.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms of business.
• Create BOM s, raise purchase orders and maintain accurate records in the ERP system (SAP Business One).
• Work closely with engineering, production, and project teams to meet delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage quality or delivery issues as required.
• Support cost-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a purchasing/procurement role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems SAP Business One experience desirable.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• A level 3 Engineering qualification (ONC min).
• CIPS qualification (or working towards) is an advantage.
• Full Clean UK driving license.

Conditions

Work location will be at our Head Office in Eastwood, Nottingham (UK), with some occasional domestic and international travel.

We offer

An attractive salary, benefits package and profit related bonus.

Mobile telephone, laptop computer.

Flexible scheme of working hours (flexi-time).

A genuine opportunity to develop yourself in an exciting business atmosphere which puts tough demands on both yourself and the Company.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free on-site parking

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Reference ID: Buyer-UK-0625