Senior Strategic Buyer — NPI & Engineering Sourcing

Cubed Resourcing; Bradford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturer in Bradford is seeking a Senior Strategic Buyer. In this role, you will focus on sourcing precision-engineered components and support new product introductions. Candidates should have strong engineering buying experience, understanding of strategic sourcing, and excellent negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary of around £50k, an annual bonus up to 15%, 33 days holiday, flexible hours, health insurance, and a pension plan. Join a team where engineering excellence starts with procurement.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Bupa health insurance & health cash plan

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Strong engineering buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven involvement in NPI or early product development cycles.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design and Engineering teams to understand requirements.
• Act as procurement lead during NPI and design phases.
• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with engineering requirements.

Skills

Engineering buying experience

Interpret technical drawings

Negotiation skills

Supplier development

Cost analysis

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Job description

A leading engineering manufacturer in Bradford is seeking a Senior Strategic Buyer. In this role, you will focus on sourcing precision-engineered components and support new product introductions. Candidates should have strong engineering buying experience, understanding of strategic sourcing, and excellent negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary of around £50k, an annual bonus up to 15%, 33 days holiday, flexible hours, health insurance, and a pension plan. Join a team where engineering excellence starts with procurement.