Technical Engineering Buyer

1 week ago


England, United Kingdom Bennett And Game Recruitment Full time

Job Profile for Technical Engineering Buyer - MC269169

Technical Engineering Buyer required for a manufacturer based in Exeter.

Technical Engineering Buyer Position Overview

  • Manage the buying process for a specific set of goods, adhering to cost, quality, and delivery targets.
  • Apply sourcing policies and act as an interface between suppliers and the organisation about specifications and budgets.
  • Functional skills and knowledge related to purchasing and sourcing concepts.
  • Monitor market trends, and supplier performance.
  • Research and evaluate areas for cost reduction and operational efficiency.
  • Prepare updates and reports as required by the senior management team.
  • Negotiate contracts, improve prices, and review opportunities for business savings.
  • Assess and evaluate suppliers, ensuring contract compliance and managing performance improvement activities.
  • Maintain a professional approach in all supplier relationships, adhering to company guidelines and purchasing policies.

Technical Engineering Buyer Position Requirements

  • Qualified to CIPS Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations level 3.
  • Strong technical knowledge related to the goods and materials that are being purchased.
  • Experience gained within light manufacturing organisations, preferably the signage industry not necessary.
  • Effective negotiator and communicator.
  • Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • IT literate with a good working knowledge of excel, word and MS office.
  • Knowledge of Sage software would be an advantage but is not an essential.
  • Self motivated.
  • Driven and able to set personal targets for supplier improvements.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Technical Engineering Buyer Position Remuneration

  • 20 days holiday plus public holidays.
  • Working hours 9 am - 5.30 pm
  • On-site Parking
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension
  • Life assurance.

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.

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