Engineering Purchaser: Strategic Materials & Machining

EMBS Engineering; Nottingham; Sur place; GBP 41 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EMBS Engineering is seeking an Engineering Buyer in North Nottingham to secure materials and commodities for production, balancing price, quality, and delivery. You will manage end-to-end purchasing for engineering materials and services, collaborating with engineering teams to meet project timelines and budgets.

DBS checks are required and UK residency is mandatory; visa sponsorship cannot be provided. This role supports the expanding purchasing function in a high‑integrity engineering

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Buyer in engineering environments.
• Background in material stockist environments is advantageous.
• Excellent negotiation skills to secure best prices and terms.
• Proven track record identifying changes in raw materials and achieving cost savings.
• Strong knowledge of the London Metal Exchange (LME) for market pricing.
• Familiar with sheet, bar and billet raw materials for procurement.

Responsabilités

• Purchase goods, materials, and commodities to meet production needs considering price, quality, delivery lead times and supplier penalties.
• Manage end-to-end purchasing for engineering materials and services within budget.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to determine procurement needs, specs and project timelines.
• Maintain and analyse supplier performance metrics and optimise supplier relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to ensure best value and quality.
• Develop and implement purchasing policies to enhance efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to avoid shortages and excess.
• Stay updated on industry trends and market conditions affecting procurement.

Connaissances

Negotiation skills

Cost saving

Procurement experience

Raw materials pricing

LME knowledge

Raw materials knowledge

Description du poste

EMBS Engineering is seeking an Engineering Buyer in North Nottingham to secure materials and commodities for production, balancing price, quality, and delivery. You will manage end-to-end purchasing for engineering materials and services, collaborating with engineering teams to meet project timelines and budgets.

DBS checks are required and UK residency is mandatory; visa sponsorship cannot be provided. This role supports the expanding purchasing function in a high‑integrity engineering