Engineering Buyer (Temporary) - Nottingham, 3-6 Month Contract

Orion Electrotech; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Buyer for a 3 to 6 month temporary contract in a busy engineering and manufacturing environment. You will support the Supply Chain by ensuring materials and services are purchased cost-effectively and delivered on time.

Responsibilities include creating and expediting purchase orders in ERP/MRP, negotiating with suppliers, monitoring stock levels, and analysing data.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing experience within engineering/manufacturing.
• Experience using ERP and MRP systems.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Good understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes and best practices.
• Lean principles knowledge advantageous.
• CIPS qualification desirable but not essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage and expedite purchase orders through the ERP/MRP system.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure continuity of supply.
• Analyse purchasing data, supplier performance and spending trends.
• Work with Operations and Project teams to source materials and estimate project costs.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct supplier performance reviews.
• Resolve supplier quality issues, returns and non-conformance matters.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and purchasing queries.
• Monitor overdue purchase orders and proactively follow up with suppliers.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP system data and purchasing records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Planning & Organisation

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Education

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Orion Electrotech in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Buyer for a 3 to 6 month temporary contract in a busy engineering and manufacturing environment. You will support the Supply Chain by ensuring materials and services are purchased cost-effectively and delivered on time.

Responsibilities include creating and expediting purchase orders in ERP/MRP, negotiating with suppliers, monitoring stock levels, and analysing data.