Engineering Buyer

SugarFin Public Relations & Marketing Solutions; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a proactive Buyer to join their team. This temporary role requires a strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier management skills, with the opportunity to impact the supply chain positively. Ideal candidates will have experience in a manufacturing environment and a track record of cost savings initiatives.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of procurement processes.
• Experience with manufacturing MRP/ERP systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing lifecycle of raw materials.
• Build strong supplier relationships and measure KPIs.
• Identify cost savings and implement value engineering initiatives.

Skills

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial Acumen

Value Engineering

Education

Engineering Qualification

CIPS Qualification

Tools

MRP/ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Buyer

Location: Peterborough (with occasional travel)

Temporary/Contract basis

Ready to take ownership of your supply chain and make an impact?

Our client is in the food manufacturing sector and is looking for a proactive and dynamic Buyer to join their team and drive excellence across their supply chain, covering raw materials, components, and outsourced services.

About The Role

In this diverse and rewarding role, you'll be at the heart of the procurement strategy - sourcing everything from essential raw materials and components to outsourced machining and fabrication. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our products are delivered on time, to the highest quality, and at the best possible cost.

Your Day-to-day Will Include

• Managing the purchasing lifecycle of raw materials, components, and outsourced services to meet production schedules.
• Building strong supplier relationships - leading meetings, measuring KPIs, and driving continuous improvement.
• Proactively identifying cost savings and implementing value engineering initiatives.
• Collaborating closely with Scheduling, Technical, and Production Engineering teams to identify opportunities for part consolidation and risk mitigation.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Engaging in supplier development activities, including value engineering, invoice process improvements, and quality management.

What You’ll Bring

• A solid understanding of the procurement process in a make-to-order or engineering environment.
• An engineering qualification and/or CIPS qualification preferred (but not essential).
• Strong experience with manufacturing MRP/ERP systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and supplier management skills.
• Commercial acumen with a keen eye for value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand engineering processes (particularly machining or fabrication).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• High level of personal and professional integrity, with the flexibility to travel.

Why work for our client?

Our client believes in driving continuous improvement and building strong, collaborative relationships with their suppliers. Join them and help shape a world-class supply chain that supports the production of innovative solutions for the global food industry.

This role is initially on a temporary basis due to a healthy order book; immediate availability would be required.

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying, you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd. Your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners, and we will contact you within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.

Please note that we are not able to support visa sponsorships, and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK.