Technical Buyer/Estimator

NES Fircroft; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Buyer/Estimator to join their dynamic team in Scunthorpe. In this pivotal role, you will manage procurement processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials and services. Collaborating closely with the Sales Engineer and Operations Manager, you will negotiate with suppliers and generate purchase orders while fostering strong relationships. This position offers the chance to work within a global leader in metallurgical plant solutions, providing opportunities for personal development and flexibility in working arrangements. If you're ready to contribute to exciting projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Company-paid private healthcare

Cash allowance for benefits

Up to 10% matching Pension scheme

Minimum 26 days annual leave

Bespoke personal development plans

Annual Chartership fees covered

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical Buying/Procurement is essential.
• Strong communication skills are crucial for supplier interaction.

Responsibilities

• Procure parts and services for workshop jobs efficiently.
• Generate purchase orders and maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Technical Buying/Procurement

Commercial awareness

Supplier relationship management

Strong communication skills

Computer literacy (SAP, MS Office)

Flexibility to travel

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

NES Fircroft are working with a world leader in metallurgical plant solutions who are looking to appoint a Technical Buyer/Estimator to join their Scunthorpe office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the procurement of parts and services for jobs that are being done by the workshop.

You will work closely with the Sales Engineer and Operations Manager and be involved in obtaining and negotiating prices of materials and services, generation of purchase orders, and follow-up with suppliers on outstanding orders, making sure that procurement from suppliers takes place within the required price and time. You will also assist with the creation of estimates for customer enquiries.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Liaise with suppliers to ensure manufacturing, quality, delivery, and price are in line with the requirements of the enquiry or customer project/order deadlines.
2. Generate purchase orders to the required standards and in line with company policies and make sure suppliers receive, understand, and accept these.
3. Maintain and support healthy supplier relationships through personal contact.
4. Support product development strategies to maximise standardisation of product and ensure high volume/value engineering manufacture is achieved.
5. Prepare costings for incoming enquiries.
6. Report and discuss on a regular basis with the Sales Engineer and Operations Manager about the progress, problems, and proposed resolutions with a view to facilitating a successful customer project/order or proposal.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Prior experience in Technical Buying/Procurement.
2. Commercial awareness.
3. Knowledge of supplier relationships.
4. Experience working in a fast-paced environment juggling and prioritising multiple tasks.
5. Strong spoken and written communication skills.
6. Computer literate (SAP, MS Office).
7. Awareness of differing international cultures (desirable).
8. Flexibility to travel occasionally to supplier and other sites.

Must have current UK Driving Licence, as well as the right to live and work in the UK and travel internationally without restrictions, if required, occasionally at short notice.

Benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Financial incentives including company-paid private healthcare (through Westfield), a cash allowance to select benefits to suit you, including fitness subscriptions, streaming services and greenspace memberships.
• Up to 10% matching Pension scheme.
• Minimum 26 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell accordingly.
• Bespoke personal development plans / Annual Chartership fees covered.
• The chance to work, contribute and develop within a global leader in their market.