Jobs in Little Gransden

ACR is working with a well-established and market-leading manufacturer of processing equipment and systems to recruit an experienced Engineering Buyer to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an innovative engineering environment where you will play a key role in supporting production and project success. Working closely with engineering, production and quality teams, you will be responsible for sourcing technical materials, engineered components and services while driving supplier performance and cost efficiencies.

Engineering Buyer’s Key Responsibilities:

• Source and procure engineered components, raw materials, tooling and technical services from approved suppliers

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and Bills of Materials to ensure accurate purchasing decisions

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance, quality, lead times and delivery

• Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure purchased items meet technical requirements

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through alternative sourcing, supplier optimisation, and value engineering

• Manage procurement data including supplier pricing, lead times, inventory levels, and supplier performance records

Skills & Experience Required as an Engineering Buyer:

• Previous experience in technical, engineering, manufacturing or industrial procurement

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials and supply chain principles

• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing supplier relationships

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and BOMs

• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and procurement software

• HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or a related discipline would be advantageous, alongside CIPS or procurement qualifications

Benefits Package:

• Salary of up to £42k

• Varied and technically interesting role with the opportunity to make a real impact

• Free onsite parking

• Pension scheme and company benefits package

If this Engineering Buyer position sounds like a role that would match your skills and experience, we would love to hear from you and look forward to discussing your application in more detail.

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.       

Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further. 

Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK.

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