Buyer (Manufacturing / Engineering)
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Permanent
Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 17:15, Friday 08:00 to 12:00
Buyer or Senior Buyer with experience in a manufacturing or engineering supply chain?
Comfortable managing RFQs, suppliers and negotiations under production deadlines?
Want a role where you influence cost, delivery and supplier strategy rather than just placing orders?
What's in it for you
Salary up to £37,000 (flexible for the right candidate)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional birthday day off
5% matched pension
Critical illness insurance
Health cash plan
Early Friday finish
What will you be doing?
Managing RFQ tenders through the supply chain from enquiry to production order launch
Reviewing technical quotations and ensuring correct pricing, lead times and commercial terms
Negotiating cost, payment terms and delivery with suppliers
Supporting supplier selection and sourcing strategy decisions
Working with commercial and production teams to meet project requirements
Managing supplier relationships and resolving supply issues
Controlling lead times to support production schedules and customer demand
Managing new supplier setup and supplier performance
Supporting NPI and new product introduction activity
Monitoring pricing variance and cost performance
Where will you be doing it?
You will be joining a well established UK manufacturer producing engineered electrical and electro mechanical assemblies for a range of industrial customers, operating within a structured and quality focused production environment.
What will you need?
Buying or procurement experience within manufacturing, engineering or production
Experience managing RFQs, quotations and supplier negotiations
Understanding of lead times, cost control and supply chain delivery
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work in a time pressured, deadline driven environment
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Desirable
Experience with electrical components, control panels or engineered assemblies
Exposure to NPI or project based procurement
ERP or MRP system experience
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