Engineering Buyer

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 TandCs 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 servicesNegotiate with suppliers and capture terms in contractsSupport NPI and engineering change processesContribute to procurement department cost saving targets, and NPI cost down and VA/VE initiativesOn-going supplier relationship and contract management activitiesOperational Purchasing tasks - ensure continuity of supply of products and materials to the facilityOptimise inventory levels and maintain procurement department data around, pricing, lead times, MOQ in ERP/MRPSupport CI and process improvements across the business Engineering Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:Procurement experience within a technical manufacturing or engineering businessExperience supporting NPI, ..... full job details .....