Eastwood, Nottingham, UK. Posted 13 June 2025.
We now have a position open for a proactive and commercially astute Engineering Buyer at our head office inEastwood, Nottingham, UK.This is a key position in ensuring the cost-effective and timely sourcing of components, raw materials, and services to support our engineering and manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Source and purchase materials, engineered components, parts, packaged equipment, services and logistics in line with project requirements and company procurement strategy.
* Build and maintain relationships with new and existing suppliers to ensure consistent supply and competitive pricing.
* Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to procure the correct items.
* Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms of business.
* Create BOM’s, raise purchase orders and maintain accurate records in the ERP system (SAP Business One).
* Work closely with engineering, production, and project teams to meet delivery schedules.
* Monitor supplier performance and manage quality or delivery issues as required.
* Support cost-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
Key Requirements
* Proven experience in a purchasing/procurement role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
* Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
* Strong negotiation and communication skills.
* Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems – SAP Business One experience desirable.
* Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
* CIPS qualification (or working towards) is an advantage.
Conditions
Work location will be at our Head Office in Eastwood, Nottingham (UK).
We offer
An attractive salary, benefits package and profit related bonus.
Flexible scheme of working hours (flexi-time).
A genuine opportunity to develop yourself in an exciting business atmosphere which puts tough demands on both yourself and the Company.
Reference ID: Buyer-UK-0625
All applications via CV Library or by email (to include covering letter and CV).
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