Engineering Buyer

Brellis Recruitment Ltd; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering employer in Leamington Spa is seeking an Engineering Buyer to manage a range of components, collaborate with engineering, and lead supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and a solid understanding of technical procurement processes. This opportunity promises autonomy and career stability in a dynamic, supportive work environment with excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, bonuses, and enhanced holidays.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Death in Service

Enhanced Holidays

Early Friday Finish

Qualifications

• Experience as an Engineering Buyer or similar.
• Understanding of machined parts, fabrication, and metal components.
• Confidence read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate with suppliers for components.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications.
• Identify cost savings through improvements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of machined parts

Supplier development

Education

Formal engineering qualification

Job description

Engineering Buyer

Leamington Spa

£45,000 + Bonus + 26+8 Days Holiday

Mon–Thu 08:00–17:00, Fri 08:00–12:00

Private Medical (after qualifying period) + Death in Service (4x salary)

Permanent | Highly rated local employer with exceptional retention

A well-established engineering manufacturer in Leamington Spa is looking for an Engineering Buyer to join their procurement team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with design, production and suppliers on technically interesting components.

This isn’t a corporate role — you’ll be part of a tight-knit, long-standing team where decisions happen quickly, people stay for years, and you can genuinely influence how parts are sourced and developed.

About the Role

As an Engineering Buyer, you’ll take ownership of a wide range of engineered components, including machined parts, fabricated assemblies, hydraulic items and metalwork used across the company’s product range. You’ll work closely with engineers, review drawings, challenge cost drivers, and ensure suppliers have the capability to deliver quality parts on time.

You’ll be involved in :

• Sourcing, negotiating and managing suppliers for machined, fabricated and assembled components
• Reviewing drawings and specifications with engineering
• Supporting prototype builds and engineering changes
• Identifying cost savings through design, material or process improvements
• Assessing supplier capability, capacity and quality performance
• Working with production to resolve supply issues and maintain continuity
• Managing RFQs, quotations, lead times, tooling, and commercial agreements
• Building long-term relationships with a stable UK supplier base

This role suits someone who enjoys the technical side of buying and wants autonomy in how they manage their categories.

What You’ll Need to Be Considered

• Previous experience as an Engineering Buyer, Technical Buyer, Manufacturing Buyer or similar
• Strong understanding of machined parts, fabrication, metal components or hydraulic assemblies
• Confidence reading engineering drawings (or the ability to learn quickly)
• Experience working closely with design and production teams
• A proactive approach to supplier development and cost reduction
• Strong negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills
• A practical, down-to-earth attitude suited to an engineering environment
• A formal engineering qualification is a bonus but not essential if you’ve gained technical knowledge through hands-on experience.

Why Join?

• Highly respected engineering employer with extremely low turnover
• Long-standing team with strong product knowledge
• Modern, clean manufacturing environment
• Early Friday finish every week
• Genuine long-term progression and stability
• Excellent benefits including bonus, PMI and enhanced holidays

If you'd like this Engineering Buyer role to be your next step, apply today.

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