Engineering Buyer - Drive On-Time Delivery & Cost Savings

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for an Engineering Buyer to join a well-established manufacturer in Leicester. This role involves planning and procuring materials, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in Engineering or Manufacturing and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000- £45,000 plus benefits such as an OTD Bonus Scheme and enhanced holidays.

Benefits

OTD Bonus Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced Holidays

Early Finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or technical buying within engineering sectors.
• Ability to negotiate competitive pricing with suppliers.
• Familiarity with compliance to ISO9001 procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and procure materials for production.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and address quality issues.
• Review engineering drawings to support procurement decisions.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Material planning

Cost-saving strategies

Education

Background in Engineering or Manufacturing

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for an Engineering Buyer to join a well-established manufacturer in Leicester. This role involves planning and procuring materials, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in Engineering or Manufacturing and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000- £45,000 plus benefits such as an OTD Bonus Scheme and enhanced holidays.