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Job Description

Successful manufacturer require an Engineering Buyer to support NPI and BAU procurement activities. Applicants need previous experience as a Technical Buyer, or within an engineering business ideally with a proven track record of sourcing machined parts.

The Engineering Buyer will work within a small procurement team, reporting to a Procurement Manager. It's envisaged that the Engineering Buyer will provide both a commercial and technical competence to the business, sourcing engineered parts/components, negotiating T&Cs and managing supplier relationships.

Specific duties of the Engineering Buyer include:

Supplier selection and supply market intelligence activities, particularly in regards to complex engineered component, parts suppliers, and subcontract manufacturers of mechanical services Negotiate with suppliers and capture terms in contracts Support NPI and engineering change processes Contribute to procurement department cost saving targets, and NPI cost down and VA/VE initiatives On-going supplier relationship and contract management activities Operational Purchasing tasks - ensure continuity of supply of products and materials to the facility Optimise inventory levels and maintain procurement department data around, pricing, lead times, MOQ in ERP/MRP Support CI and process improvements across the business

Engineering Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

Procurement experience within a technical manufacturing or engineering business Experience supporting NPI, prototype or batch manufacturing activities would be advantageous Ability to read technical drawings Experience in the procurement of mechanical manufacturing process subcontractors and engineered components Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills Experience of, or understanding of MRP/ERP systems

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