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:
* Ensure an active system for dual sourcing of suppliers and components.
* Identify and evaluate suppliers based on their technical capability, quality certifications and reliability.
* Interpret technical drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to source correct components; support the NPD team during New Product Introduction.
* Ensure all materials comply within standards; manage Pre-Purchase Questionnaires (supplier questionnaires) and maintain full traceability records.
* Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, multi-year service and maintenance contracts with suppliers to drive cost savings.
* Manage Inventory and purchase orders within ERP/MRP systems to optimise stock levels and prevent production downtime.
* Achieve lowest possible cost of materials and components at a defined quality level.
* Lead and support review and rationalisation of component range.
* Support product launches are supported sourcing new components when needed.
* Advise and support company resources (New Product Development, QA, and Production) in the selection of new suppliers/components.
* In conjunction with other departments be active in continuous improvement.
* Ensure spreadsheets, paperwork, reports etc are kept up to date as required by current Company Policy.
Key Requirements:
* MCIPS qualified or vocational experience.
* Minimum of 3 years in a technical procurement role, within a manufacturing environment.
* Ideally be to read and interpret technical drawings.
* Experience of MRP systems.
* Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Products (Word Excel PowerPoint etc) to produce reports and analyse data.
The Package:
* £41,700 per annum.
* Office based working hours Monday-Friday.
* Pension contribution 5%.
* Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
* Death In service Benefit 2 x Annual salary.
* Perkbox.
* Health Shield, Cash Health Scheme.
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