Manufacturing Buyer

3 days ago

Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Mansell Recruitment Group Plc Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year

The Company

A well-established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke machinery is seeking an Engineering Buyer (FTC) to join their team for a 12-month fixed-term contract
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Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Buyer to support the purchasing function during a 12-month maternity cover period. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and procuring machined components and a range of direct materials, ensuring that quality, cost, and delivery targets are met in line with project requirements.

You'll play a key role in developing supplier relationships, implementing new procurement strategies, and supporting wider business initiatives across 2026. This position offers the opportunity to make a real impact on supply chain performance and continuous improvement initiatives within the organisation.

This role is open to both full-time and part-time applicants, with a minimum of 27.5 hours per week or 4 days per week considered.

Key Responsibilities

  • Source, negotiate, and purchase materials and components in line with project deadlines and budgets.
  • Ensure all externally sourced materials meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
  • Interpret MRP, BOMs, and engineering drawings to raise accurate purchase requirements.
  • Request and analyse quotations, select suppliers, and negotiate competitive pricing.
  • Manage supplier relationships to drive performance and ensure on-time delivery.
  • Raise and expedite purchase orders to maintain smooth production flow.
  • Work with finance to resolve invoice and pricing discrepancies.
  • Support engineering and design teams with new product development and prototype builds.
  • Contribute to cost analysis and quotation support for new business opportunities.
  • Drive supplier performance improvements and maintain supplier KPIs.
  • Support purchasing process improvements to enhance efficiency across the department
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The Candidate

Proven purchasing experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.

Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Commercially and contractually aware.

Full UK driving licence.

Package & Benefits

Salary will be discussed on the call with Mansell Recruitment Group.

Early finish on Fridays — 37-hour working week (Mon–Thurs: 8:00–4:30, Fri: 8:00–1:00)

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees)

Company life insurance (6x salary)

5% employer pension contribution

Access to an independent financial adviser

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