Technical Buyer

Rheinmetall; Newport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Flexible working

Death-in-Service Benefit

Healthcare & Dental care

Long Service Rewards

Employer Pension 6.8%

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted ferry bookings

Discounted gym membership

Bi-monthly on-site massages

Training opportunities

Recommend-a-friend scheme

Canteen facilities

Job summary

Rheinmetall in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Technical Buyer to join our procurement team within the electronics manufacturing sector. You will source specialised components, materials and sub-assemblies while ensuring quality, regulatory compliance and cost-efficiency.

Working with Engineering, Quality and Project teams, you will interpret drawings, manage supplier performance, and drive value engineering and supplier risk reduction across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and manufacturing docs.
• Familiarity with regulatory and certification requirements.
• Procurement experience in electronics or highly regulated industries.
• Experience using ERP/purchasing systems in a fast-paced tech environment.
• Strong MS Office skills for reporting and data analysis.
• Experience with PCBs, CNC, sheet metal; cameras/sensors preferred.
• Degree/HNC/HND in Engineering, Electronics, Supply Chain (preferred).
• CIPS qualification or progression is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and BOMs to source components; support NPI/proto work.
• Evaluate suppliers on technical capability, quality certs and reliability.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure standards compliance.
• Manage supplier relationships with traceability and material certs.
• Support engineering change control and procurement actions.
• Source and procure materials, precision components, machined parts.
• Monitor supplier performance using OTIF and audits.
• Ensure robust contracts hold suppliers accountable.
• Deliver cost savings and value engineering contributions.
• Improve compliance metrics and traceability.
• Approve and onboard supplier-to-supplier changes to reduce risk.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Technical sourcing

Supplier evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems usage

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Engineering/Electronics/Supply Chain

HNC/HND in related discipline

CIPS qualification / progression

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Buyer to work within our procurement team to ensure the delivery, sourcing and procurement of specialised technical components, raw materials and sub‑assemblies within the electronics manufacturing sector.

Working alongside our Engineering, Quality and Project Management teams, the role ensures that all purchased goods meet stringent quality, regulatory and engineering specifications while maintaining cost‑efficiency and supply continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret technical drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to source correct components; support the NPI and prototype developments.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on their technical capability, quality certifications and reliability.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure supplier adherence to business and industry standards.
• Manage supplier relationships with a focus on traceability, material certification, and conformity.
• Support engineering change control and ensure procurement actions align with business requirements.
• Source and procure approved materials, precision components, machined parts, composites and specialist services.
• Monitor supplier performance using metrics such as OTIF, concession rates, and audit outcomes.
• Ensure that robust contracts are in place so suppliers are accountable for their performance.
• Deliver cost savings and value engineering contributions.
• Improve compliance metrics – reduction of non‑conformances, improved traceability.
• Approve, onboard and manage supplier‑to‑supplier changes to reduce supply and quality risk.

What Qualifications You Should Have

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing process documentation.
• Familiarity with regulatory and certification requirements.
• Proven procurement experience within the electronics manufacturing sector or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience using ERP/purchasing systems in a fast‑paced technical environment.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to produce reports and analyse data.
• Experience working with PCBs, CNC, sheet metal and (preferred) cameras and sensors.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Electronics, Supply Chain, or a related discipline (preferred).
• CIPS qualification or progression towards CIPS (beneficial).

What We Offer You

• 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Flexible working – contract hours can be spread over the week, allowing an early finish on Friday.
• 4‑times Death‑in‑Service Benefit (after 3 months of service).
• BUPA Healthcare & Dental‑Care Insurance (after successful completion of probation).
• Long Service Rewards.
• Employer Pension contributions of 6.8 %.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for Cycle to Work.
• Discounted ferry bookings.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Bi‑monthly on‑site massages.
• Excellent training opportunities.
• Recommend‑a‑friend scheme.
• Excellent canteen facilities with a state‑of‑the‑art kitchen, pool table and tuck shop.
• Staff social events throughout the year.

Contact Information

Due to our pre‑employment checks, we require applicants to have lived in the UK for at least 5 years.

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail].