Engineering Buyer

Permanent Futures Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Engineering Buyer to manage the procurement of goods and services. The successful candidate will need prior experience in manufacturing and a solid understanding of engineering. Key responsibilities include purchasing materials, preparing orders, and supporting new designs. Strong negotiation skills and technical knowledge in electronics are essential. This role offers an exciting opportunity for career development.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience in buying/procurement within engineering/electronics.
• Strong knowledge on procuring technical equipment/materials.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and materials per specifications.
• Prepare purchase orders after negotiations.
• Interface with departments and suppliers for procurement.
• Provide support for new designs and participate in evaluations.

Skills

Buying experience

Negotiation skills

Project management

Technical knowledge in electronics

Education

Qualification in manufacturing or engineering

Job description

Overview

Our client, a long established and well respected electronics engineering business, seek to appoint an Engineering Buyer to manage and control the purchase of goods, materials and services. Our client design and manufacture their product on site so prior experience working with a mix of design, manufacturing and projects teams would be advantageous. As Engineering Buyer you must understand engineering and have previous experience working for a manufacturing / R&D focused business within electronics or a related discipline.

Role and Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in accordance with specified technical, quality and delivery requirements
• Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers
• Interface with other departments and Suppliers for all matters related to the procurement of Project materials, equipment and sub-contract services
• Provide procurement support for new designs, and when necessary, participate in bid reviews and evaluations

Skills and Abilities

• A recognised qualification in manufacturing or engineering
• Well established experience in buying / procurement in engineering / electronics
• Possess strong knowledge on procuring technical equipment / materials within electronics
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, negotiate effectively and to coach other members of the team where appropriate

Keywords

• Technical Buyer
• Engineering Buyer
• Procurement
• Purchasing
• Engineering
• Supply Chain
• Electronics

If this role could appeal please do apply now!