Technical Buyer

Technical Buyer St John's Wood, London 
£37,000 - £40,000 + Benefits 
Office Based (Hybrid Working Available After Probation)

Are you a Buyer with a technical, engineering or manufacturing background looking to join a global organisation offering international exposure, career development and long-term progression?

We're recruiting for a Technical Buyer to join a well-established international procurement team based in London. Supporting manufacturing operations across multiple countries, you'll play a key role in sourcing engineering spare parts, equipment and assemblies from suppliers across Europe and beyond.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys supplier negotiation, international sourcing and building long-term supplier relationships within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

Manage RFQs and source engineering components and spare parts
Obtain, compare and negotiate supplier quotations
Prepare costings, quotations and margin calculations
Raise purchase orders and manage supplier relationships
Source products from international suppliers across Europe and the Far East
Develop and maintain supplier partnerships
Work closely with engineering and internal stakeholders
Produce reports and maintain procurement data
Utilise SAP and ERP systems to manage procurement activitiesAbout You

Engineering, Technical or Science-related qualification
2-5 years' buying or procurement experience within engineering, manufacturing or FMCG environments
Experience purchasing technical products, equipment or spare parts
Strong commercial awareness and supplier negotiation skills
Knowledge of Incoterms and international procurement processes
Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP Business One
Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills 
What's On Offer?

Salary of £37,000 - £40,000
Clear development and progression opportunities
International sourcing exposure
Opportunity to attend overseas trade fairs and exhibitions
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Hybrid working after successful completion of probation
Convenient St John's Wood location, just a short walk from the station 
About the Business
You'll be joining a global manufacturing group employing over 30,000 people worldwide. The business supports manufacturing operations across numerous international locations and has built a reputation for developing talent, encouraging autonomy and providing excellent long-term career opportunities.

If you're a Technical Buyer, Engineering Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Executive or Buyer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed