Technical Buyer

James Frank Associates; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business in the Manufacturing industry is seeking a Technical Buyer to join them in Edenbridge. This role involves sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing technical products, requiring previous experience in a Procurement role. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and negotiation skills and the ability to build relationships with suppliers. This position is office-based and offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a thriving team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Technical Buyer or Procurement role.
• Good understanding of purchasing processes and market trends.
• Experience with supplier management in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, materials, components and services.
• Conduct research for new components.
• Build and manage relationships with suppliers.
• Provide advice on procurement issues and time frames.
• Keep up to date with costs and trends.
• Manage delivery times and resolve costs and quality issues.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Research skills

Job description

Our client, a leading business in the Manufacturing industry, is seeking a Technical Buyer to join them on a full‑time, permanent basis.

Due to an exciting period of growth our client is looking for a Technical Buyer to join them, working closely with the Projects and Procurement team where you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating and purchasing technical products and components.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a Purchasing / Procurement team, ideally within a manufacturing environment although this is not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing goods, materials, components and services in line with specified costs, quality and internal targets
• Conducting research for new components
• Building, maintaining and managing strong relationships with suppliers
• Providing advice with regards to procurement issues / time frames
• Keep up to date with costs and trends
• Make regular contact with suppliers to manage delivery times and resolve costs and quality issues

Key Experience

• Previous experience in a similar Technical Buyer / Procurement / Purchasing role, ideally within the manufacturing sector however other industries are considered
• Good understanding of purchasing / buying with good communication and negotiation skills
• Experience working with suppliers
• Confident liaising with customers and suppliers, building and maintaining relationships
• Strong communication skills
• Keen to learn, understand and keep up to date with new products on the market

This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical Buyer to join a thriving team at an exciting time of growth.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a Purchasing / Procurement role, and will be a team player confident working both independently and as part of a team.

This role will be office-based.

CVs are being reviewed, so please apply now for immediate consideration.