Strategic Engineering Buyer | On-Site Metal Sourcing

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Early Friday finish

Job summary

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd, partnering with an established engineering manufacturer, is recruiting an Engineering Buyer to identify and source new suppliers to reduce material costs. The role is fast-paced and focuses on supplier relationships, pricing, and delivery coordination.

The position is on-site in the United Kingdom, offering a salary between £35,000 and £38,000 per annum plus 25 days holiday and an early Friday finish.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing within manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Experience raising and managing purchase orders.
• Strong supplier relationship and communication skills.
• Good commercial and negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• CIPS / Purchasing related qualifications desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Raise, process and manage purchase orders in accordance with company procedures.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to ensure pricing value.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, order amendments and delivery schedules.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up on late or delayed deliveries.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and product records within the ERP system.
• Assist with supplier selection, onboarding and ongoing supplier management.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms and other commercial requirements with suppliers.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Supplier relations

Negotiation

ERP/MRP systems

Purchase orders

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

CIPS qualifications desirable

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd, partnering with an established engineering manufacturer, is recruiting an Engineering Buyer to identify and source new suppliers to reduce material costs. The role is fast-paced and focuses on supplier relationships, pricing, and delivery coordination.

The position is on-site in the United Kingdom, offering a salary between £35,000 and £38,000 per annum plus 25 days holiday and an early Friday finish.