Opportunity for an experienced Engineering Buyer to join an established global manufacturer. The Technical Buyer will work as part of a Purchasing Team and will be responsible for sourcing fabricated and machined parts from a UK Supply Base. The Technical Buyer must be able to read technical drawings, specifications and BOMs. Responsibilities of the role will include: Manage the procurement process for the supply of fabricated and machined parts Negotiate with Suppliers to achieve the best pricing, delivery and quality Negotiate, execute and monitor contractual agreements with suppliers Build strong working relationships with Suppliers and work closely with them to ensure SLAs are achieved Source new Suppliers and carry out due diligence and negotiate terms Ensure all materials are delivered on-time Request RFQs for bid work Build relationships with Colleagues across the business Support Supplier Quality in Supplier-related non-conformance Knowledge and experience required for the role: Experience working in a similar purchasing/Buyer role within a manufacturing engineering organisation Ability to read technical drawings and interpret BOMs Fantastic negotiation skills and can build strong working relationships with Suppliers and Colleagues Commercial and financial awareness Competent using ERP/MRP systems Can work on own initiative and prioritise workload Strong organisational and planning skills This role will be an on-site role for the initial training period (up to 3 months) and will then be hybrid To discuss in more detail please send your CV today…