Engineering Buyer

Position : Engineering Buyer

Location : Essex, Basildon, Brentowwd, Romford

Sector : Engineering, manufacturing

Qualifications : CIPS level 3 preferred

Hybrid : 3 days in office, 2 days from home

Salary : £35,000 - £39,000

Benefits : To be confirmed

Other : Due to site location, own transport required

Growing engineering services business.

We are looking for people who are able to bring strategic thinking to a procurement and purchasing function ; this is not merely an order placing, transactional role.

As well as managing a number of existing suppliers, you will be involved with assessing potential new suppliers for quality, cost and deliverable standards. Current spend is in the order of £80 million

Experience of engineered products, precision machined components or very similar is highly desirable. This may be for a variety of industries including automotive, medical, aviation and aerospace, general manufacturing or similar.

You will bring strong relationship management skills, enabling you to manage your supply chain to ensure continued performance of delivery and capacity of growth for the future

You will be proficient with MRP systems, able to create and place purchase orders in line with forecast demand. At the same time you will analyse demand forecasts to ensure adequate stock supply to meet customers needs.

Numerate, you will be able to assess value for money, profit and loss

You will be able to identify risks, opportunities, market trends and history to assess suppliers capabilities

Working with quality, you will ensure that all suppliers remain compliant and working to industry standards

You will have experience of, or be prepared to train in supplier audits, evaluation and measurement

You will self-motivated, enthusiastic and keen to make a difference

Based in Essex, you will be prepared to travel to supplier sites throughout the UK and internationally as required

Key Words :Engineering buyer, engineering, purchasing, essex, procurement

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies