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Technical Buyer

Technical Buyer

Castle Employment Group • York, England, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Technical Buyer

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience
Location: Yorkshire
Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Are you an experienced Technical Buyer looking for a role where you can make a real impact on supplier performance cost control and operational delivery

We are recruiting for a Technical Buyer to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional with a strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes engineering drawings and supplier management.

Working closely with production engineering and suppliers you will be responsible for sourcing technically complex materials components and subcontract services ensuring quality cost and delivery objectives are consistently achieved.

The Role

As Technical Buyer you will:

  • Source and procure direct and indirect materials engineered components and subcontract services.
  • Manage the full purchasing process from RFQ through to delivery.
  • Negotiate pricing lead times and commercial agreements with suppliers.
  • Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term business objectives.
  • Monitor and improve supplier performance focusing on quality delivery and compliance standards.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to ensure purchased parts meet requirements.
  • Expedite urgent orders and proactively manage supply chain risks.
  • Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost reduction and value improvement.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records within the ERP/MRP system.
  • Resolve supplier invoice queries promptly to support effective cash flow management.
  • Produce purchasing reports and contribute to monthly cost-saving initiatives.
  • Support the wider purchasing function with general administrative duties as required.

What Were Looking For

  • Previous experience in a Technical Buyer Buyer or Procurement role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  • Experience using ERP and MRP systems.
  • Strong commercial awareness and cost management capability.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Competent user of Microsoft Office particularly Excel.

Desirable

  • CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS.
  • Engineering qualification or technical manufacturing background.
  • Experience purchasing fabricated machined or engineered components.

Whats in it for You

  • Opportunity to join a successful and growing manufacturing business.
  • Varied and technically challenging procurement role.
  • Collaborative working environment with close interaction across engineering operations and supply chain teams.
  • Long-term career development opportunities.

If you are an experienced Technical Buyer looking to further develop your career within a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment we would be keen to hear from you.


Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
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