About this role
Technical Buyer (Manufacturing & Engineering)
Location: St. Neots - Cambourne area (Bedfordshire/Cambridgeshire border)Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (DOE )Job Type: Permanent, Full-timeRecommend having own transport due to location39 hours per week: Monday-Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday 8.30am - 4.00pmIndustry: Processing Equipment Manufacturing
Technical Buyer Summary:
We are recruiting an Engineering, Technical Buyer to source, negotiate and purchase engineered components, materials, tooling and technical services for production and engineering projects. You'll manage suppliers, control lead times and costs, and support continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Raise and manage purchase orders from drawings, specs and BOMsObtain quotes and negotiate pricing, terms and deliveryManage supplier relationships and performance; resolve delays/quality issuesMaintain procurement data (lead times, pricing, supplier records, stock info)Identify cost-saving and alternative sourcing opportunitiesSupport NPI/prototypes and supplier involvementEnsure compliance with internal procedures and H&S
Essential Skills/Experience:
Technical/engineering procurement experience (manufacturing/industrial preferred)Confident interpreting engineering drawings/BOMsStrong negotiation and supplier management skillsERP/MRP experienceHighly organised with strong attention to detailOwn transport required
Desirable:
HNC/HND/Degree (Engineering/Supply Chain/Manufacturing)CIPS (or working towards)Strategic sourcing/global supplier experience
Benefits:
Annual bonus, holiday + bank holidays, pension, life assurance, sick pay, workwear, staff meals/events.
HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.