Engineering Buyer

Position : Engineering Buyer

Location : Essex

Hybrid : Yes - 3 days in office, 2 days from home

Sector : Engineering

Salary : £35,000 - £40,000

General purpose:

Support the tactical procurement function by efficiently sourcing goods, materials, and services to meet the needs of the company and its customers. Ensure continuity of supply by balancing cost, quality, and delivery expectations, contributing to overall operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Key deliverables:

• Manage suppliers ensuring performances meet QCD BSC targets
• Create & confirm purchase orders in line with MRP demand.
• Demand analysis via MRP system maintaining sufficient stock levels for the business to operate in a profitable position.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of value for money, profit and loss.
• Researching suppliers identifying risks, opportunities and market trends.
• Communicate effectively to stakeholders at all levels
• Ensuring Suppliers remain compliant to industry standards
• Participate in Supplier Audits and Supplier Evaluation
• Manage and advance the use of procurement technologies, such as AI and supplier forecasting tools

Requirements – experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement, with demonstrated exposure to Supplier Management, including performance monitoring, relationship building, and compliance

Requirements – qualifications

• Relevant degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management is desirable

Requirements – personal characteristics

• Able to communicate effectively with the senior management team, peers and colleagues
• Demonstratable capability of building relationships that can be used to help fulfil objectives with the supply base
• Be able to communicate complex concepts or ideas in a succinct and easy to use fashion
• Demonstratable ability to develop plans and stick to timelines
• Demonstratable ability to interpret and assess performance through the use of metrics as well as understand the nuances behind the numbers
• Demonstratable ability to show due diligence
• Have the courage to challenge management
• Be someone who believes in a team ethos
• Be someone who consistently produces high standards of work on a continuous basis

Other points:

• Full driving licence required
• Be willing to travel primarily in the US, but to Europe and the UK where necessary