Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a market-leading manufacturing organisation to support with their search for an experienced and driven Technical Buyer.
Overall Purpose:
* To lead the sourcing and procurement of highly specialised technical components, raw materials, and sub-assemblies.
* The role ensures that all purchased goods meet stringent quality, regulatory and engineering specifications while maintaining cost-efficiency and supply continuity.
Key Duties:
1. Ensure an active system for dual sourcing of suppliers and components.
2. Identify and evaluate suppliers based on their technical capability, quality certifications and reliability.
3. Interpret technical drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to source correct components; support the NPD team during New Product Introduction.
4. Ensure all materials comply within standards; manage Pre-Purchase Questionnaires (supplier questionnaires) and maintain full traceability records.
5. Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, multi-year service and maintenance contracts with suppliers to drive cost savings.
6. Manage Inventory and purchase orders within ERP/MRP systems to optimise stock levels and prevent production downtime.
7. Achieve lowest possible cost of materials and components at a defined quality level.
8. Lead and support review and rationalisation of ...