Engineering Buyer

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive and organised site-based Group Buyer to join our Purchasing team. Reporting to the Group Purchasing Manager, this role plays a key part in ensuring we source the right materials, equipment, and services to support our operations and projects across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the main purchasing contact for engineering and operational teams.
• Manage purchase requisitions and ensure timely, accurate ordering.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, monitoring quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Prepare RFQs and tender documents, supporting cost analysis and supplier selection.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and identify opportunities for improved sourcing and standardisation.
• Evaluate costs, quality, and suitability of suppliers, materials, and equipment; select and support the development of suitable vendors.
• Maintain compliance with procurement policies and promote safe working practices.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ procurement experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.
• Logistics and compliance (manufacturing environment) is desirable.
• High level of numerical accuracy and analytical ability.
• CIPS qualification (or studying toward it) is desirable.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional and confident communicator.
• Strong organisational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude and commitment to our company culture and safety standards.

Additional Information:

• Some flexibility in working hours required.
• Occasional travel to European sites.
• Ability to work across operational and manufacturing environments.