Senior Engineering Buyer in Ampthill · Butler Ross

Butler Ross; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally renowned organisation is seeking a Senior Engineering Buyer to join their team in Ampthill on a permanent basis. This role offers a salary of up to £55,000 and features a 4-day compressed workweek, with Fridays off. The ideal candidate will manage the procurement process, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure compliance with policies. Strong procurement expertise and stakeholder management skills are essential for success in this position.

Benefits

4-day compressed workweek

Remote work options

Salary of up to £55,000

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Senior Engineering Buyer or in a similar procurement role.
• Extensive experience sourcing complex drawn components.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced production environments.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end procurement process including issuing RFQs and evaluating bids.
• Negotiating with suppliers to secure optimal value.
• Building relationships with internal teams and business partners.

Skills

Procurement best practices

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Sourcing complex components

Job description

Overview

A globally renowned organisation is seeking a Senior Engineering Buyer to join their team in Ampthill on a permanent basis. This role offers a salary of up to £55,000 and features a 4-day compressed workweek, with Fridays off.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end procurement process, including issuing RFQs, facilitating tenders, establishing terms and conditions, conducting negotiations, evaluating bids, and awarding contracts.
• Negotiating with suppliers to secure optimal value and favorable terms.
• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships with key internal teams and external business partners.
• Ensuring all procurement activities adhere to internal policies and legislative requirements.
• Holding procurement delegation authority to sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within established limits.
• Contributing to the ongoing enhancement of supply chain processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Person Specification

• Proven track record as a Senior Engineering Buyer or in a similar procurement role.
• Extensive experience sourcing complex drawn components, including mechanical assemblies and PCB assemblies (PCB-A).
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-volume, fast-paced production environments.
• Strong expertise in procurement best practices, with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of effectively managing stakeholder expectations and fostering collaborative relationships.

Up to £55k + benefits

4 day compressed working week with 2 days working from home

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer, engineering buyer, lead procurement specialist, purchasing agent, engineering procurement manager, electronics buyer, mechanical buyer, engineering materials buyer, procurement supervisor

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