Engineering Buyer

Escape Recruitment are working with an established manufacturing business to recruit an Engineering Buyer to join their site-based procurement team.This is a hands-on buying role supporting engineering, maintenance and operations across multiple sites. You''ll be responsible for sourcing parts, services and subcontracted support quickly and effectively to keep planned and reactive maintenance running smoothly. Key responsibilities:End-to-end purchasing for engineering, maintenance and indirect requirementsWork closely with engineering and maintenance teams to prioritise and deliver requirementsRaise and manage RFQs, purchase orders and supplier agreementsSource and negotiate with suppliers on price, lead time and service levelsManage supplier relationships and monitor performanceExpedite orders to support operational uptime and reduce disruptionSupport SLA and contract setup where requiredResolve invoice and supply chain issues efficientlyIdentify cost-saving and process improvement opportunitiesSupport and mentor a Purchasing Assistant Experience and knowledge for the role:Experience in procurement or buying within manufacturing or engineering or FMStrong understanding of RFQs, supplier management, SLA''s and purchasing processesStrong communicator with confident negotiation skillsComfortable working in a fast-paced operational environmentStrong attention to detail and numerical abilityExperience with ERP systems CIPS studying or qualified desirableFull driving licence (due ..... full job details .....