Technical Buyer

Extension Recruitment Ltd; Trimdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Extension Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Technical Buyer (Materials) for a fast-paced engineering manufacturing environment. The role focuses on sourcing and purchasing engineering raw materials, ensuring correct material, certification and documentation to support production needs.

You will work closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams, manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms and ensure on-time delivery to specification.

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical/Materials Buyer or Engineering Purchasing roles.
• Solid knowledge of engineering materials, grades and specifications.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Source steel, stainless steel, aluminium, nickel alloys and specialist grades.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations balancing cost, quality and lead times.
• Verify material certification, traceability and compliance requirements.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve quality or delivery issues.
• Maintain purchasing records and support production scheduling.

Skills

Materials knowledge

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP/MRP systems

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Buyer (Materials) to join a successful engineering business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded buyer with strong engineering materials knowledge to play a key role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role

As a Technical Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing engineering raw materials, ensuring the correct material, certification and documentation are available to support production requirements. Working closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams, you'll manage supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms and ensure materials are delivered on time and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Source engineering materials including steels, stainless steels, aluminium, nickel alloys and specialist grades.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, balancing cost, quality and lead times.
• Verify material certification, traceability documentation and compliance requirements.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve quality or delivery issues.
• Maintain purchasing records and support production schedules through effective procurement planning.

About You - Technical Buyer

• Candidates should ideally have experience in a Technical Buyer, Materials Buyer or Engineering Purchasing role.
• Good knowledge of engineering materials, grades and specifications is essential, alongside an understanding of material certification, traceability and quality requirements.
• Strong negotiation, communication and supplier management skills.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems would be advantageous.