Buyer

Engineering Buyer

Are you an Engineering Buyer looking for your next opportunity? Do you have experience procuring engineered components within a manufacturing environment and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and BOMs? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Our client, a leading engineering and manufacturing business, is seeking an Engineering Buyer to join their team in Oxfordshire. The successful candidate will have a strong procurement background within engineering, excellent supplier management skills, and experience sourcing technical components to support production and business objectives.

Engineering Buyer
Permanent Position
Salary: Up to £50,000 (DOE)
Monday to Friday (On-Site)
Oxfordshire

Engineering Buyer

Job Description

• Source and procure engineered and technical components to support production requirements and project deadlines
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, lead times, and contracts to achieve the best commercial outcomes
• Review engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical specifications to ensure accurate purchasing decisions
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve supply issues, and work closely with engineering, production, and planning teams to maintain material availability
• Maintain accurate purchasing records using ERP/MRP systems and identify opportunities for cost reduction and continuous improvement

Engineering Buyer

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in procurement or buying of engineered or technical components within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical specifications
• Proven negotiation, supplier management, and commercial awareness skills
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, or Microsoft Dynamics, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience within machine tools, automation, industrial equipment, aerospace, defence, or heavy engineering would be highly advantageous
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills

If you, or anyone you know are interested in the role, click apply or send your CV to (url removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed