Join this leading precision engineering firm as a Sales and Purchasing Engineer as they continue to expand operations in serving a number of prestigious clients with high precision engineered components. Long established business, wonderful team.
As Sales and Purchasing Engineer here you will play a key role in maintaining strong relationships with both customers and suppliers, identifying new sales opportunities, managing the purchasing of products and services needed by the company and upholding high service standards. Duties will involve:
* Collaborating with internal and external teams to calculate costs, convert opportunities into orders, and deliver excellent customer service
* Managing supplier enquiries, evaluating pricing, lead times, and performance to negotiate improved terms
* Gathering feedback from the team to assess supplier reliability and service quality
* Continuously exploring new suppliers to optimise pricing and procurement practices
* Processing all purchasing orders and managing their progress to ensure on-time production and internal operational needs
* Seek out the most cost-effective suppliers for purchased products and services to ensure the best profit margin for the business
The ideal candidate for the role of Sales and Purchasing Engineer will have:
* An Engineering background (preferred)
* Sales and Purchasing experience (required)
* Strong customer relationship skills
* A sound commercial mindset and good business acumen
* Ability to work independently with resilience and tenacity
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities