The Engineering Buyer will work within a small procurement team, reporting to a Procurement Manager. It's envisaged that the Engineering Buyer will provide both a commercial and technical competence to the business, sourcing engineered parts/components, negotiating T&Cs and managing supplier relationships.
Specific duties of the Engineering Buyer include:
Supplier selection and supply market intelligence activities, particularly in regards to complex engineered component, parts suppliers, and subcontract manufacturers of mechanical services
Negotiate with suppliers and capture terms in contracts
Support NPI and engineering change processes
Contribute to procurement department cost saving targets, and NPI cost down and VA/VE initiatives
On-going supplier relationship and contract management activities
Operational Purchasing tasks - ensure continuity of supply of products and materials to the facility
Optimise inventory levels and maintain procurement department data around, pricing, lead times, MOQ in ERP/MRP
Support CI and process improvements across the business
Engineering Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:
Procurement experience within a technical manufacturing or engineering business
Experience supporting NPI, prototype or batch manufacturing activities would be advantageous
Ability to read technical drawings
Experience in the procurement of mechanical manufacturing process subcontractors and engineered components
Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
Experience of, or understanding of MRP/ERP systems
Salary description
£40000.00 - £43000.00 per year