Engineering Buyer
Location: Shipley
Salary: £39,300 PA
Benefits: Non-contractual annual bonus, enhanced pension scheme, 33 days holiday, Westfield Health, and flexible working hours.
Contract: 18 month FTC with potential to extend
About the Company
Our client is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery, with operations in 41 countries and an annual turnover exceeding $8.5 billion.
Recognised with multiple Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for innovation, international trade, and sustainable development, this is an organisation that combines technical excellence with a commitment to continuous improvement and customer success.
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Engineering Buyer to join the Procurement team on an initial 6 month fixed term contract (with scope to be extended).
This key position ensures the timely and cost-effective procurement of aftermarket and service parts for complex machine tool systems — supporting customer service, maintenance, and warranty operations by maintaining the availability of critical components.
You’ll play a central role in coordinating with suppliers, technical teams, and service departments to keep production and customer operations running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
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Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and terms with suppliers for spare and service parts.
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Source and procure components for mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
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Ensure on-time availability of parts to support field service, warranty, and customer orders.
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Maintain accurate data in ERP systems – including specifications, lead times, and pricing.
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Manage supplier relationships, performance, and compliance with quality and delivery standards.
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Support continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives through effective sourcing and negotiation.
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Work collaboratively with Engineering, Service, and Planning teams to forecast and meet demand.
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Monitor stock levels, slow-moving and obsolete inventory, and drive efficiency in parts availability.
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Assist with warranty claims and product returns by providing accurate documentation.
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Generate reports on procurement KPIs, supplier performance, and inventory metrics.
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Uphold ethical procurement practices and maintain integrity in all supplier relationships.
About You
You’re a confident, detail-oriented professional with a solid background in procurement, supply chain, or buying — ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
You’ll bring a blend of technical understanding, commercial awareness, and relationship management skills, along with a proactive, customer-focused mindset.
What you’ll need:
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Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering (CIPS ideally but not essential)
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Minimum 2 years’ experience in procurement, ideally in an aftermarket environment.
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Experience sourcing to engineering drawings, BOMs, and from international suppliers.
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Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and strong MS Excel/Word skills.
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Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier management abilities.
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
Why Join?
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Be part of a world-class engineering organisation with a reputation for innovation and excellence.
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Enjoy a collaborative, supportive culture where initiative and continuous improvement are valued.
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Benefit from a competitive salary, strong pension scheme, 33 days holiday, Westfield Health, and flexible working hours.
Interested?
Please apply online with a full CV and we'll be in touch