Buyer (Engineering / Manufacturing)

Engineering Buyer

Location: Cambridge
Salary: Up to £48,000 DOE

Coates Recruitment is working with a well-established and growing engineering manufacturer looking to recruit an Engineering Buyer to join its procurement team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer with a technical or engineering background who enjoys working closely with engineering, production and supply chain teams. You’ll play a key role in sourcing engineered components, negotiating with suppliers and ensuring materials are delivered on time to support manufacturing operations.

The successful candidate will join a business that designs and manufactures bespoke engineering equipment, offering a varied role with genuine responsibility, long-term career development and the opportunity to influence supplier performance and procurement strategy.

Key Responsibilities

* Source and procure engineered components, raw materials, tooling and technical services

* Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and bills of materials (BOMs)

* Negotiate pricing, lead times and supplier agreements to achieve the best commercial outcome

* Build and manage strong supplier relationships, monitoring quality, delivery and performance

* Work closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to ensure technical requirements are met

* Maintain accurate purchasing data, supplier information and inventory records using ERP/MRP systems

* Identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier optimisation and continuous improvement

* Resolve supply chain issues, shortages and supplier-related queries

* Support new product introduction by sourcing components for prototype and production builds

Suitable applicants are likely to have experience with:

* Engineering or technical procurement within a manufacturing environment

* Purchasing engineered components and materials

* Reading engineering drawings and bills of materials

* Supplier negotiation and relationship management

* ERP/MRP systems and procurement software

* Strong commercial awareness and cost control

* Working collaboratively with engineering and production teams

* CIPS qualification or Engineering qualification (advantageous but not essential)

What’s on Offer?

* Salary up to £48,000 depending on experience

* Annual company bonus

* 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service

* Company pension

* Company sick pay scheme

* Life assurance

* Ongoing training and development

* Stable, long-term opportunity with a successful engineering manufacturer

Interested? Apply today
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed