Technical Buyer

SRG are delighted to be working with an engineering organisation supplying into the aerospace and defence sector, based in North Lanarkshire they are undergoing a period of sustained growth and are looking for a technical buyer/procurement engineer to join their procurement and supply chain team.

The role

The supply chain procurement engineer is responsible for the procurement of materials in order to ensure the operational plans are met while considering optimal inventory levels. This is a senior role within the procurement and supply chain team and as such is responsible for providing leadership, supervision and training, as well as managing a variety of internal and external relationships. The role holder will be expected to participate in supplier audits and reviews as required and in collaboration with other teams.

This position will be predominantly UK-based but will require a degree of international travel.

The candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have;

Prior experience in a purchasing/buying role
Demonstrable ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings
Proven experience in reducing costs