Buyer
Engineering Manufacturing Industry
Leicester, LE8
Up to £40k per annum
33 Days Holiday and Pension
Due to continued success and company growth, a leading machine manufacturer has a new vacancy for an Engineering Buyer. You will be responsible for procuring materials & services and developing suppliers to ensure cost-effective, efficient supply. Applicants are sought with purchasing or procurement experience, ideally gained within an engineering manufacturing environment.
Suitable job titles could be Technical Buyer, Procurement Engineer, Engineering Procurement Specialist, Strategic Buyer, Sourcing Specialist, Purchasing Engineer, and Procurement Specialist. Based in Leicester and commutable from Coventry, Daventry, Nuneaton, Hinckley and Corby.
The Role - Technical Buyer
- Lead sourcing and procurement activities for materials and services.
- Develop and manage suppliers to develop relationships and service.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms to optimise cost savings.
- Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including Engineering, Production and Quality.
- Work with Management to develop future sourcing strategies.
- Support cost-reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
- Maintain accurate records and generate reports for procurement performance.
The Person - Procurement Buyer
- Proven experience in a Buyer or similar procurement role within manufacturing or a similar engineering sector.
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planner software, or similar.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Thorough understanding of supply chain processes and procurement best practices.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Well organised with the ability to plan and prioritise workload.
- You must be proactive and a go-getter
The Package - Electrical Fitter:
- Salary up to £40k per annum
- Free onsite parking
- 33 Days Holiday
- Pension
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