Technical Buyer & Procurement Officer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Buyer/Procurement Officer in Yeovil. In this office-based role, you'll manage procurement processes and supplier relations in the manufacturing or engineering sector. This position offers a salary range of £34,000 to £38,000, alongside further technical training and a good work-life balance. Ideal candidates have a background in purchasing or technical buying and are eager to grow their skills within a global, industry-leading company.

Benefits

Further technical training

Pension

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or technical buying in a manufacturing or engineering context.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for technical components.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers for best performance.
• Operate ERP and MRP systems to maintain data integrity.
• Support production and new product introduction.

Skills

Purchasing or Technical Buying background

Knowledge of Manufacturing or Engineering industry

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

Technical Buyer / Procurement Officer

£34,000 - £38,000 + Further Technical Training + Pension

Office based role, commutable from Yeovil, Wincanton, Sherborne, Shepton Mallet, Glastonbury, Wells, Gillingham, and the surrounding areas

Are you from a Purchasing or Technical Buying background within Manufacturing or Engineering, looking for an excellent opportunity to take the next step up in your career, receive fantastic technical training, enabling you to become a technical expert within your field whilst working for a global industry leading company known for investing in their staff?

On offer is a rare opportunity to develop a career by managing the procurement process from cradle to grave, with full autonomy while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.

The company are a specialist manufacturer who have developed an excellent reputation within their sector and are known for their strong family culture, along with a commitment to developing their staff to their full potential.

The role involves end-to-end responsibility for procurement and supplier management, sourcing and negotiating with suppliers of technical, fabricated, and manufactured components while ensuring cost control, quality, and delivery performance. It requires strong ERP and MRP capability to convert planning signals into accurate purchase orders, maintain data integrity, and support production schedules. You will work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing, and support new product introduction.

The role would suit someone from a Purchasing or Technical Buying background within Manufacturing or Engineering looking to technically develop their career.

The Role:

• Manage end-to-end procurement for technical, fabricated, and manufactured components.
• Responsible for supplier sourcing, negotiation, performance management, and risk mitigation.
• Operate ERP and MRP systems to convert planning signals into accurate purchase orders and maintain data integrity.
• Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to support production, NPI, inventory control, and compliance.

The Candidate:

• Purchasing or Technical Buying background
• Knowledge of Manufacturing or Engineering industry

Reference Number: 268033

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Eli Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.