Engineering Buyer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Buyer located in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves managing product purchases, refining procurement processes, and negotiating with suppliers for cost savings. Candidates should have a background in engineering purchasing and strong negotiation skills. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000, along with benefits including 25 days holiday and a company pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Discretionary annual profit scheme

Company pension

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Buyer within an Engineering environment.
• Strong negotiation skills with effective communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing of products using procurement methods.
• Refine processes for increased efficiency.
• Negotiate with suppliers for cost savings.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Cost analysis

Tools

MRP system

Job description

Position: Engineering Buyer

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Salary: 40,000 - 50,000

Engineering Buyer Position Overview

• Managing the purchasing of products with operational and strategic procurement methods
• Refining processes to increase efficiency within the purchasing department
• Negotiating with suppliers to maximise cost savings whilst maintaining quality standards
• Managing suppliers' relationships
• Utilising the company MRP system to manage procurement functions

Engineering Buyer Position Requirements

• Proven background as a Buyer within an Engineering environment
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all supplier levels.
• Based in a commutable distance of Stoke on Trent
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Commercially aware with the ability to analyse cost drivers and identify savings opportunities.

Engineering Buyer Position Remuneration

• Salary 40,000 - 50,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30, full-time, permanent position.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Discretionary annual profit scheme
• Company pension

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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