Technical Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Witney; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Witney is seeking a Technical Buyer to enhance their procurement processes. This role involves sourcing mechanical components, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of the procurement process. With a focus on operational excellence, this position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a company that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Company bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as a buyer in a manufacturing environment, especially with mechanical components.
• Ability to deliver cost savings and manage supplier relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and purchasing mechanical components for production and R&D teams.
• Ensuring systems are updated and orders coordinated with warehouse teams.

Skills

Procurement in manufacturing

Cost savings delivery

Supplier relationship management

Technical drawing interpretation

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

MRP/ERP experience

Organizational skills

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Navision (NAV)

Job description

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Technical Buyer | Witney | Competitive salary plus bonus & benefits

A leading specialist manufacturer located in the Witney area is looking to hire a Technical Buyer to ensure the availability of mechanical components, metals, and plastics for the production and R&D teams. On a day-to-day basis, the Technical Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and the delivery of materials and components. You will ensure that all systems are updated accordingly, including MPS/MRP, and that all orders are coordinated with goods-in and warehouse teams. If you enjoy operational technical buying, then this role is perfect for you.

To be successful in this role as a Technical Buyer, we would like to speak to anyone who has experience with:

• Proven experience as a buyer within a manufacturing environment; preferably with knowledge of subcontract and direct procurement of fabricated metal, bespoke manufactured parts, including metal and plastic machined components.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering cost savings.
• Excellent understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, risk management, Environmental Social Governance, supplier relationship management, and negotiations.
• Ability to understand and extract technical information from drawings and specifications.
• Numerate, analytical, and commercially aware.
• A competent user of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, etc.).
• Strong MRP/ERP experience, ideally with Microsoft Dynamics Navision (NAV).
• Excellent organisational skills, high accuracy, attention to detail, and forward thinking.
• A CIPS qualification would be preferable but not essential.

Our client is offering a competitive salary, with an excellent benefits package and a company bonus. They provide a wide-ranging benefits package, training and development opportunities, and genuinely look after their staff.

If you’re looking for a new role in the Witney area and have experience in Technical Buying, particularly with mechanical components, please contact the team at MARS Recruitment.

MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates will be contacted within 3 working days. If you haven’t heard back within this time, your application has been unsuccessful.

MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK. We offer services as both an Employment Business (for temporary/contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for permanent roles).