Value Engineering Buyer

Gbs Uk; Coventry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Coventry seeks a Value Engineering Buyer to improve design and manufacturing processes while managing supplier relationships. The role requires a background in engineering buying and a deep understanding of components and assemblies. This position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 plus bonuses, along with excellent benefits including 26 vacation days and an early Friday finish. Join a stable team committed to long-term progression and a clean, modern environment.

Benefits

26 Days Holiday

8 Bank Holidays

Early Friday finish

Strong benefits package

Qualifications

• Background in engineering buyer or technical buyer roles preferred.
• Solid understanding of engineered components like machining and fabrication.
• Confidence in reading and discussing engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings to identify cost opportunities.
• Engage suppliers on alternative materials and processes.
• Lead activity across machined parts and fabricated assemblies.

Skills

Engineering Buyer experience

Technical Buyer experience

VAVE experience

Communication skills

Understanding engineering drawings

Experience with suppliers

Education

Formal engineering qualification

Job description

Value Engineering Buyer

Location: Leamington Spa – Engineering / Supplier Value Focus
Salary: £45,000 + Bonus + 26 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Overview

Reduce total cost through improved design, material choice, manufacturing process and assembly methods. Rather than focusing purely on price negotiation, this role is about understanding how parts are designed and built, and challenging whether there is a more cost‑effective way to achieve the same outcome.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings and specifications to identify cost and manufacturability opportunities.
• Work with engineers to challenge over‑specification and design assumptions.
• Engage suppliers on alternative materials, processes, and build approaches.
• Support prototype builds and engineering changes with a cost‑focused mindset.
• Lead VAVE‑style activity across machined parts, fabricated assemblies, hydraulics and metal components.
• Assess supplier capability, capacity and quality performance.
• Manage RFQs, quotations, lead times, tooling and commercial agreements.
• Resolve supply issues in collaboration with production and engineering.
• Build strong, long‑term relationships with a stable UK supplier base.

Qualifications

• Suitable backgrounds include: Engineering Buyer / Technical Buyer with strong VAVE experience, Project/Design or Systems Engineer looking to move into a commercial/purchasing role, Buyer with strong engineering credibility and experience challenging design for cost.
• Bring a solid understanding of engineered components and assemblies (machining, fabrication, hydraulics, metalwork).
• Confidence reading and discussing engineering drawings.
• Experience working with suppliers on design, process or cost challenges.
• A practical understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge constructively.
• A pragmatic, down‑to‑earth approach suited to an engineering environment.
• Formal engineering qualification a bonus but not essential if relevant technical understanding has been gained through experience.

Why Join?

• Highly respected engineering employer with very low staff turnover.
• Long‑standing team with deep product and process knowledge.
• Modern, clean manufacturing environment.
• Early Friday finish every week.
• Genuine long‑term progression and stability.
• Competitive salary, bonus and strong benefits package.