Strategic Technical Buyer - Sourcing & Supply Chain

GTS Group Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Excellent opportunities for growth and development

Supportive workplace

Job summary

A leading technology organization in Reading is seeking a skilled technical Buyer to manage procurement activities like sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management. The role emphasizes collaboration and driving continuous improvements across the supply chain. Ideal candidates will have experience in technical procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive mindset. This position offers a competitive salary with excellent growth opportunities in an innovative working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical purchasing/procurement within manufacturing/engineering.
• Strong skills in negotiation, supplier management and stock optimisation.
• Confidence working with BOMs, ERP/MRP systems, and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities.
• Drive continuous improvements across the supply chain.
• Collaborate effectively to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Technical purchasing/procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Stock optimization

Confidence with BOMs

Experience with ERP/MRP systems

Ability to read technical drawings

Proactive mindset

Job description

A leading technology organization in Reading is seeking a skilled technical Buyer to manage procurement activities like sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management. The role emphasizes collaboration and driving continuous improvements across the supply chain. Ideal candidates will have experience in technical procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive mindset. This position offers a competitive salary with excellent growth opportunities in an innovative working environment.