Engineering Buyer Manager

Position: Engineering Buyer ManagerLocation: West SussexSalary: 45 - 60k DOEEngineering Buyer Manager required for a well-established engineering manufacturer based in West Sussex.Due to continued growth and ongoing investment across operations, our client is seeking an experienced Engineering Buyer Manager to lead procurement activity across engineering components, materials, and services, while managing and developing the wider buying and planning team. Engineering Buyer Manager Job OverviewLeading procurement of engineering components, raw materials, tooling, and subcontract servicesEnsuring on-time material availability to support production schedules and operational demandsManaging supplier relationships, performance reviews, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing activityDelivering cost-saving initiatives and maintaining accurate pricing and procurement data within Business CentralSupporting New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering change management, RandD projects, and component obsolescence planningOptimising stock levels while reducing excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventoryWorking cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Aftersales teams to improve supply chain performanceSupporting continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain operations Engineering Buyer Manager Job RequirementsProven experience within engineering procurement, purchasing, or buying within a manufacturing environmentStrong understanding ..... full job details .....