Strategic Buyer – Engineering & High-Value Projects

Rullion Managed Services; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% annual bonus

Healthcare cover

Life insurance

10% employer pension contribution

Job summary

Rullion Managed Services in Rugby is seeking a Buyer to manage supplier relationships and procurement on high-value engineering projects, ensuring delivery on time, to quality standards and within cost. You will report to the UK Sourcing Leader and travel to supplier sites as required.

The role requires experience in Buying, Procurement or Sourcing, with SAP and Microsoft Office; MS Project is a plus. UK passport holders with SC clearance or eligibility are preferred, and a hybrid office

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Buying, Procurement, Sourcing or Supply Chain, ideally in engineering/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage supplier terms and conditions, including claims and supplier recovery
• Manage purchase orders, order fulfilment, invoice queries and supplier expediting to ensure on-time delivery
• Monitor supplier performance against schedule, cost, quality and manufacturing requirements
• Coordinate supplier and product qualification activities with Quality and Engineering teams
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans
• Develop alternative sources and risk mitigation for single/sole-source suppliers
• Identify and deliver cost-saving and value-adding opportunities across the supply chain
• Support the resolution of commercial, technical, quality and delivery issues
• Support engineering changes, quality escalations and supplier recovery activities

Skills

Buying

Procurement

Sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

MS Project

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rullion Managed Services in Rugby is seeking a Buyer to manage supplier relationships and procurement on high-value engineering projects, ensuring delivery on time, to quality standards and within cost. You will report to the UK Sourcing Leader and travel to supplier sites as required.

The role requires experience in Buying, Procurement or Sourcing, with SAP and Microsoft Office; MS Project is a plus. UK passport holders with SC clearance or eligibility are preferred, and a hybrid office