Technical Buyer

TribePost Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering company in Dudley is seeking a Technical Buyer to manage the procurement of materials for production. The ideal candidate will have strong purchasing experience within the engineering sector and demonstrate excellent negotiation skills. Responsibilities include sourcing products, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining supplier relationships. Join a supportive team offering opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Pension

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Cash health care scheme

Birthday Vouchers

Employee Assistant Programme

Bike2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must have strong purchasing experience in engineering.
• Experience in commercial engineering is essential.
• Understanding of purchasing principles is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Outsource products and engineering services.
• Forecast monthly sales for outsourced goods/services.
• Ensure timely procurement of goods.

Skills

Strong purchasing / buying experience with an engineering/MRO background

Experience working within the commercial engineering sector

Reading and understanding engineering drawings

Buying and negotiating skills

Job description

Hayley 247 Engineering are now recruiting for a Technical Buyer!

Technical Buyer

Location: Dudley, DY1 4DA
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Full time, permanent – 40 hours per week
Benefits: Pension, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance, Cash health care scheme – Paycare, Birthday Vouchers, EAP (Employee Assistant Programme) and Bike2Work Scheme !

Hayley 24/7 Engineering Services Ltd are now recruiting!

Our purpose is to work with customers to maintain operations, increase efficiency, reduce total cost of ownership, and secure asset performance gains.

We provide customers with quality round-the clock coverage for planned, predictive and reactive maintenance and repairs.

Our main workshop is in Dudley, the capital of the industrial Black Country, West Midlands.

This 35,000 sq. ft. facility houses the latest machinery, testing equipment and central functions, with a satellite facility in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, specialising in electric motor rewinding and pump performance testing.

We are now recruiting for a Technical Buyer to support with the sourcing and buying of materials and / or products needed for the production of our goods.

You will ensure that materials are purchased at a reasonable cost, within budget and delivered on time. You will liaise with our suppliers and negotiate contracts while maintaining good relationships to secure favourable pricing and terms.

In addition to this, as our Technical Buyer you will be responsible for:

• Outsourcing products and services to sell to our customer base.
• Outsourcing engineering services.
• Forecast monthly sales for all outsourced goods/services.
• Ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of goods.
• Monitor delivery times so they are in line with our customers requirements.
• Maintaining relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Analyzing market trends to determine the most competitive prices.
• Negotiating with suppliers to secure better prices and terms.
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies.Managing inventory levels and ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Coordinating with other departments to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Updating and maintaining purchasing records and data.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and regulations.

In order to be successful in this role you must have / be:

• Strong purchasing / buying experience with an engineering/MRO background
• Experience working within the commercial engineering sector.
• A good understanding of Purchasing.
• Reading and understanding engineering drawings.
• Buying and negotiating skills.

What We Offer:

• Be part of a successful, growing engineering group backed by a large multi-national organisation
• Join a supportive team that values accuracy, collaboration, and professional development
• Enjoy opportunities to grow your career in finance, with exposure to a broad range of accounting functions
• Work in an environment where your ideas and contributions really matter

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then click on ‘APPLY‘ today!

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