Strategic Engineering Buyer

E3 Recruitment; Halifax; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Employer pension contributions

Mon-Fri 37.5h

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is assisting a leading engineering and manufacturing business in the UK to appoint an experienced Buyer. You will own supplier and commodity categories, drive cost-effectiveness, improve supplier quality and service levels, and support project planning with accurate procurement updates.

The role is Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours, with a 25-day holiday entitlement and a good pension contribution.

Qualifications

• Experience in Buyer or procurement roles within engineering/manufacturing.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP/Salesforce) and associated tools.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier and commodity categories, driving cost-effectiveness and supplier performance.
• Act as an advocate for Supply Chain and support departmental growth.
• Deliver accurate material availability projections for project planning.
• Establish robust sourcing strategies to meet future requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance through audits and reviews.

Skills

ERP systems

SAP

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

Procurement qualifications (CIPS/MCIPS)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

E3 Recruitment is assisting a leading engineering and manufacturing business in the UK to appoint an experienced Buyer. You will own supplier and commodity categories, drive cost-effectiveness, improve supplier quality and service levels, and support project planning with accurate procurement updates.

The role is Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours, with a 25-day holiday entitlement and a good pension contribution.