Engineering Project Buyer — Sourcing & Supplier Lead

Scantec Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Scantec Recruitment is seeking a Buyer to provide high-quality procurement support for engineering projects in Reading or Chorley. Responsibilities include managing procurement activities, evaluating supplier quotations, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in sourcing and supplier negotiations, strong commercial awareness, and excellent communication skills. Attractive salary and career development opportunities are part of the extensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Background in project-based procurement within regulated industries.
• Strong commercial awareness and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities across multiple engineering projects.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, ensuring requirements are captured.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and manage purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery issues.
• Build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Sourcing

RFQ management

Supplier negotiations

Procurement delivery

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems

Job description

Scantec Recruitment is seeking a Buyer to provide high-quality procurement support for engineering projects in Reading or Chorley. Responsibilities include managing procurement activities, evaluating supplier quotations, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in sourcing and supplier negotiations, strong commercial awareness, and excellent communication skills. Attractive salary and career development opportunities are part of the extensive benefits package offered.