Sourcing Engineer

17 hours ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Butler Rose Full time

Job Role: Purchasing / Buyer Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Specialist/Buyer to join our client's team in the Plymouth area. This is a unique opportunity to bring technical expertise into the purchasing function and support New Product Introductions (NPIs).

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Assessing and prioritising risks within the supply chain.
  • Proposing solutions to mitigate the highest risks, including developing or strengthening supplier sources.
  • Actively seeking and implementing strategies for inventory reduction.
  • Ensuring compliance with all sourcing and contracting policies, including risk management and ethical standards.
  • Supporting and guiding suppliers as well as the broader purchasing team through mentoring and knowledge-sharing.
Requirements

To excel in this role, you should have:

  • Experience in mechanical engineering.
  • A solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain and sourcing.
  • Ideally, a degree in engineering or a related discipline.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary package, including:

  • Enhanced leave entitlement and pension
  • Flexible working hours
  • Permanent Monday to Friday role – site based
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
Estimated Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum
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