Engineering Buyer

Extension Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Extension Recruitment is seeking an Engineering Buyer to join a global engineering business in Newcastle. You will take ownership of procurement activities, sourcing materials, services and equipment, and work with project teams to meet cost, quality and delivery goals.

The role requires experience in manufacturing or engineering settings, strong negotiation skills, ability to read technical drawings, and MCIPS qualification or a relevant degree is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or project-based environment.
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing and commodity strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and lead commercial negotiations.
• Prepare RFQs and purchase orders from technical drawings and specifications.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
• Support cost control, risk management, and supply chain improvement initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Reading drawings

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

MCIPS

Business degree

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Buyer

Location: Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
Contract: Permanent, Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Buyer to join a global engineering business. This position offers the chance for an Engineering Buyer to take ownership of key procurement activities, develop strategic supplier relationships, and play an important role in the delivery of complex projects.

The Role

As an Engineering Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing materials, services, and equipment while ensuring cost, quality, and delivery objectives are achieved. The Engineering Buyer will work closely with project teams, engineers, and suppliers to support ongoing and future projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop sourcing and commodity strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and lead commercial negotiations.
• Prepare RFQs and purchase orders from technical drawings and specifications.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
• Support cost control, risk management, and supply chain improvement initiatives.

About You

• Previous purchasing experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or project-based environment.
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• MCIPS qualification or relevant business-related degree advantageous.

Our client invests heavily in employee development and offers an excellent benefits package. If you're an experienced Engineering Buyer seeking your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.