Technical Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in metallurgical plant solutions is looking for a Technical Buyer/Estimator in Scunthorpe. The role involves procuring parts and services, negotiating prices, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement and strong communication skills, with opportunities for growth in a global market leader.

Benefits

Company-paid private healthcare

Cash allowance for benefits

Matching pension scheme

Minimum 26 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical Buying/Procurement.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with suppliers to ensure project requirements are met.
• Generating purchase orders aligned with company policies.
• Preparing cost estimates for incoming inquiries.

Skills

Technical Buying

Supplier Relationship Management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Job description

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NES Fircroft is working with a world leader in metallurgical plant solutions, seeking to appoint a Technical Buyer/Estimator to join their office in Scunthorpe.

The successful candidate will be responsible for procuring parts and services for workshop projects.

You will collaborate closely with the Sales Engineer and Operations Manager, involved in obtaining and negotiating prices of materials and services, generating purchase orders, and following up with suppliers to ensure timely procurement within budget. Additionally, you will assist in creating estimates for customer inquiries.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These include, but are not limited to:

1. Liaising with suppliers to ensure manufacturing, quality, delivery, and pricing meet project requirements and deadlines.
2. Generating purchase orders aligned with company policies and standards, ensuring supplier understanding and acceptance.
3. Maintaining strong supplier relationships through regular contact.
4. Supporting product development to maximize standardization and high-volume/value engineering manufacturing.
5. Preparing cost estimates for incoming inquiries.
6. Regularly reporting and discussing progress, issues, and solutions with the Sales Engineer and Operations Manager to facilitate successful customer projects or proposals.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in Technical Buying/Procurement.
• Knowledge of supplier relationship management.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Awareness of international cultures (desirable).
• Flexibility to travel occasionally to supplier and other sites.

Must hold a current UK Driving Licence and have the right to live and work in the UK, with the ability to travel internationally as needed, often on short notice.

• Benefits include company-paid private healthcare (via Westfield), a cash allowance for benefits like fitness subscriptions, streaming services, and greenspace memberships.
• Up to 10% matching pension scheme.
• Minimum 26 days of annual leave, with options to buy or sell days.
• Opportunities to work, contribute, and develop within a global market leader.