We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Buyer to join our dynamic Procurement team! In this key role, you’ll work alongside the Procurement Manager to source and manage a wide range of engineering components, and always aiming for the best in price, delivery, and quality. You’ll play a hands-on role in identifying and converting requirements from Bills of Materials (BoMs), helping to keep projects moving smoothly. You’ll also contribute to refining our purchasing processes, driving improvements that boost efficiency and make a real impact across the business. Duties The Buyer will be responsible for: Requesting for quotations Raising purchase orders and producing Purchase Order numbers Leading negotiations with suppliers to achieve cost reductions Maintaining and developing relationships with supply base Ensuring that parts and materials are bought at the most competitive price and delivered on time with no compromise to quality Identifying new suppliers and negotiating to improve payment terms and supplier agreements and where appropriate to reduce and streamline non-performing suppliers Resolving invoice queries with accounts team Supporting the Procurement Manager in developing all core key suppliers and maintain supplier KPI’s in accordance to the Procurement Manager direction Supporting and working closely with Engineering and Design department on new projects and new concepts. OR working closely with other Stakeholders within engineering services and assisting with materials estimating Analysing quotations and selecting suppliers Oversee goods to be returned and monitor for credits Communicate with accounts about normal costs, credits, new and existing suppliers Continually improving purchasing methods and driving down external spend Product Safety Training Skills/Qualifications The Buyer should have: Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills, both written and oral A minimum of CIPS level 3 Competent in the use of Sage 200, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word Proven purchasing experience within an engineering/manufacturing environment Ability to organise and prioritise workloads, with strong attention to detail Ability to independently problem solve and make decisions Have the ability to work well within a team Additional Information SECURITY – All candidates must be in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level. Additional restrictions may apply on certain defence programmes. UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Apply Now