Engineering Materials Buyer: Sourcing & Delivery

Extension Recruitment Ltd; Trimdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Extension Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Technical Buyer (Materials) for a fast-paced engineering manufacturing environment. The role focuses on sourcing and purchasing engineering raw materials, ensuring correct material, certification and documentation to support production needs.

You will work closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams, manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms and ensure on-time delivery to specification.

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical/Materials Buyer or Engineering Purchasing roles.
• Solid knowledge of engineering materials, grades and specifications.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Source steel, stainless steel, aluminium, nickel alloys and specialist grades.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations balancing cost, quality and lead times.
• Verify material certification, traceability and compliance requirements.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve quality or delivery issues.
• Maintain purchasing records and support production scheduling.

Skills

Materials knowledge

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP/MRP systems

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Extension Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Technical Buyer (Materials) for a fast-paced engineering manufacturing environment. The role focuses on sourcing and purchasing engineering raw materials, ensuring correct material, certification and documentation to support production needs.

You will work closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams, manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms and ensure on-time delivery to specification.