Engineering Buyer

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Early Friday finish

Job summary

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd, partnering with an established engineering manufacturer, is recruiting an Engineering Buyer to identify and source new suppliers to reduce material costs. The role is fast-paced and focuses on supplier relationships, pricing, and delivery coordination.

The position is on-site in the United Kingdom, offering a salary between £35,000 and £38,000 per annum plus 25 days holiday and an early Friday finish.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing within manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Experience raising and managing purchase orders.
• Strong supplier relationship and communication skills.
• Good commercial and negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• CIPS / Purchasing related qualifications desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Raise, process and manage purchase orders in accordance with company procedures.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to ensure pricing value.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, order amendments and delivery schedules.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up on late or delayed deliveries.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and product records within the ERP system.
• Assist with supplier selection, onboarding and ongoing supplier management.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms and other commercial requirements with suppliers.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Supplier relations

Negotiation

ERP/MRP systems

Purchase orders

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

CIPS qualifications desirable

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Engineering Buyer

• Excellent opportunity for a proven Buyer to join an established, growing engineering business.
• Primarily responsible for identifying and sourcing new suppliers to ensure material costs are reduced where possible. Specific metals / fabrication knowledge would be an advantage.
• Fantastic working culture and tenure amongst the team. Very friendly and supportive environment.
• Would suit someone from a medium sized engineering/manufacturing company. Operations are on the larger scale and fast paced so any similar experience would be very relevant

Due to continued growth, we are working in partnership with an established engineering manufacturer to recruit an Engineering Buyer to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experience purchasing professional with a track record of identifying and sourcing new suppliers to help reduce material costs. As prices can vary at short notice, the role is fairly fast paced in nature. Strong communication skills and relationship building with suppliers are both important qualities for this role.

Salary: c£35,000 to £38,000 per annum + 25 days holiday. Early Friday finish (flexible hours). Full time on site as you will be working closely with manufactuing.

This Engineering Buyer job will suit:

• Demonstrable experience within a purchasing / procurement environment, preferably within a manufacturing / engineering business. Specific metals / steel experience would be highly relevant.
• Experience of raising and managing purchase orders.
• Strong supplier relationship and communication skills.
• Good commercial and negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Experience using an ERP, MRP or purchasing system.
• CIPS / Purchasing related qualifications are desirable, but not essential for the right character fit.

The Engineering Buyer job will involve:

• Raise, process and manage purchase orders in accordance with company procedures.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing and value for money.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, order amendments and delivery schedules.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up on late or delayed deliveries.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and product records within the company purchasing/ERP system.
• Assist with supplier selection, onboarding and ongoing supplier management.
• Negotiate, where appropriate, pricing, delivery terms and other commercial requirements with suppliers.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

This Engineering Buyer job is commutable from Coalville, Loughborough, Leicester, Castle Donington, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Derby, Nottingham.

Reference: JP-EBL