Engineering Buyer (12-Month Contract) - SAP/ERP

Orion Electrotech - Engineering & Technical; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech - Engineering & Technical is seeking a contract Buyer to support key projects in a manufacturing environment. The role covers direct purchasing across mechanical/electro‑mechanical items and indirect spends, with emphasis on cost, delivery, and supplier performance.

You will place POs in SAP/MRP/ERP, work with the Lead Buyer, expedite urgent requests, and monitor supplier delivery against schedules. 37 hours/week, UK-based contract.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Direct purchasing across mechanical/electro-mechanical/electrical commodities.
• Experience with SAP/MRP/ERP systems and negotiation skills.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, formulas).

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Buyer to purchase shop floor items.
• Place purchase orders for a defined range of suppliers using SAP/MRP/ERP.
• Ensure lowest overall cost of acquisition.
• Ensure suppliers deliver products to agreed delivery dates; expedite as needed.
• Monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Excel (Pivot tables, formulas)

Purchasing / procurement experience

SAP / MRP / ERP systems

Tools

SAP

MRP

ERP systems

Job description

Orion Electrotech - Engineering & Technical is seeking a contract Buyer to support key projects in a manufacturing environment. The role covers direct purchasing across mechanical/electro‑mechanical items and indirect spends, with emphasis on cost, delivery, and supplier performance.

You will place POs in SAP/MRP/ERP, work with the Lead Buyer, expedite urgent requests, and monitor supplier delivery against schedules. 37 hours/week, UK-based contract.