Buyer Location: Newry Duration: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Full-time, In-office Job Summary We are seeking a Buyer with an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background to join our client’s procurement team. This role will assist in the purchasing of engineering-related products and services, including raw materials, components, and equipment. The Buyer will work closely with the engineering team to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality procurement aligned with project and production needs. This position is ideal for someone with a solid understanding of engineering processes and terminology. Experience in sourcing or negotiation is a strong advantage, provided the candidate has an engineering background or similar technical expertise. Key Responsibilities Procurement and Purchasing: * Assist in sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, parts, and services for engineering projects * Place purchase orders, track order statuses, and manage lead times to meet production schedules * Support contract and agreement reviews for engineering vendors to ensure compliance with company requirements Inventory and Cost Management: * Monitor and manage inventory levels for engineering materials to avoid production delays * Analyse costs and suggest cost-saving initiatives to ensure purchases are within budget Cross-functional Collaboration: * Work closely with engineering and production t...