Purchaser - Customer Care

AMF Bakery Systems Europe B.V.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Leeds seeks a Purchaser - Customer Care to manage procurement of machine components and drive cost savings. The ideal candidate has technical buyer experience in engineering, strong negotiation skills, and a vocational education in purchasing. Enjoy competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for growth within an innovative team.

Benefits

Competitive monthly salary

Long-term employment contract

Flexibility to work partially from home

Profit-sharing scheme

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to read technical engineering drawings.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procure machine components and spare parts for manufacturing.
• Expedite purchase orders for timely delivery.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Skills

Technical Buyer experience

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Vocational or higher professional education in purchasing

Nevi-certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a hands-on technical buyer with an engineering or manufacturing background? As a Purchaser - Customer Care at AMF Bakery Systems, you will source and purchase machine components and spare parts, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate closely with engineering, project managers, and other stakeholders. In this role, you help ensure smooth operations, drive cost savings, and optimize procurement processes within a growing, international company.

What do we offer you?

• A competitive monthly salary (depending on your knowledge and experience), excluding allowances

• Long-term employment contract (we are not looking for freelancers/contractors)

• Flexible working hours, with the possibility to work partly from home

• Profit-sharing scheme, depending on the company’s annual results

• Work in an enthusiastic and innovative team

• Plenty of opportunities to grow in your role, depending on your ambitions

Responsibilities of Purchaser - Customer Care

• Procuring machine components and spare parts for UK & NL manufacturing and operations.

• Expediting purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.

• Managing relationships with suppliers/vendors and negotiating contracts.

• Working closely with the other procurement & supply chain teams within the business to meet company objectives.

• Handling any supply chain issues promptly and professionally.

• Participating in process improvement initiatives.

• Ensuring compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.

• Working with AMF global purchasing teams to ensure consistency for global supplier accounts, leveraging global pricing and driving market pricing initiatives.

Requirements

• Vocational education or higher professional education purchasing

• Nevi-certificate

• Technical Buyer with experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment

• Prior procurement experience from within an engineering manufacturing environment

• Ability to read technical engineering drawings (essential)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Leadership experience

• Excellent communication skills

• A confident negotiator

• Good level of IT skills including Microsoft Office

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to show initiative and take ownership of a situation

• Project management experience would be ideal (not essential)

What kind of company will you be joining?
At AMF Bakery Systems, you will be part of a close-knit and proud team of colleagues who contribute to the success of industrial bakeries worldwide. What connects us is our drive to innovate and our care for the world around us. Together, we developed the first industrial hydrogen-powered oven – a big step toward a more sustainable future.

In the UK, we work with around 40 colleagues from our location in Leeds, and we are part of the international Markel Food Group. At AMF, everyone feels at home – whether you work in the office, in the workshop, or at a customer’s site. We believe we are stronger together when everyone feels welcome, heard, and valued.

Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. We welcome people with different backgrounds and ideas, because we know that this mix leads to smart solutions and strong teams. You belong here – exactly as you are.

Together, we are building more than machines. We are building a future where we can grow, learn, and make an impact – together.

Equal Employment Opportunity
AMF Bakery Systems is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.