Technical Buyer
St John's Wood, London
£37,000 - £40,000 + Benefits
Office Base role - Hybrid after probation
Are you an experienced Buyer with a technical or engineering background looking to join a global manufacturing group with genuine opportunities for progression, international exposure and long-term career development?
We are recruiting for an Technical Buyer to join a well-established international procurement team based in London. Supporting a diverse global manufacturing operation, you'll be responsible for sourcing engineering spare parts and assemblies from suppliers across Europe and beyond, helping to ensure the smooth running of manufacturing facilities across multiple international locations.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys supplier negotiation, international sourcing, relationship building and working within a collaborative, supportive environment.
The Role
As Technical Buyer, you will be responsible for:
- Managing RFQs and sourcing engineering components and spare parts
- Obtaining, evaluating and negotiating supplier quotations
- Preparing costings, quotations and margin calculations
- Raising purchase orders and managing supplier relationships
- Developing existing and new supplier partnerships
- Working closely with engineering and internal stakeholders to understand requirements
- Producing reports and maintaining accurate procurement data
- Utilising SAP and ERP systems to manage procurement activity
- Supporting international sourcing activities across Europe and the Far East
About You
- To be successful in this role, you'll have:
- A qualification in Engineering, Technical Studies or a Science-related discipline
- 2-5 years' buying or procurement experience purchasing technical products, engineering equipment or spare parts
- Strong supplier negotiation and commercial skills
- Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing or FMCG environment
- Knowledge of Incoterms and international procurement processes
- Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP Business One
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
What's On Offer?
- Salary £37,000 - £40,000
- Clear development opportunities within a global organisation
- Exposure to international suppliers and procurement projects
- Potential opportunities to attend overseas trade fairs and exhibitions
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Long-term career prospects within a growing international manufacturing group
- Based just a short walk from St John's Wood Station
- Hybrid working available following successful completion of probation
The Business
You'll be joining an international manufacturing group employing over 30,000 people worldwide, with operations across multiple countries and a diverse workforce representing over 40 nationalities. The UK procurement function supports a network of manufacturing businesses, sourcing both engineering equipment and critical spare parts for production facilities globally.
The team prides itself on offering a supportive, flexible and non-micromanagement culture where individuals are trusted to take ownership and develop their careers.
If you're an Engineering Buyer, Technical Buyer or Procurement Specialist with experience sourcing engineering products and spare parts, we'd love to hear from you.