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Engineering Buyer

Job Posted: 12 hours ago

Salary: £ 18 - 24.43 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bristol

Expire in: a month

Job Description

A key role within the Supply Chain function, ensuring on-time, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of products. The Buyer manages the end-to-end procurement cycle, supplier performance, and procurement metrics.

Key Responsibilities

Manage approved suppliers and implement optimal commercial solutions.

Negotiate and oversee Service Level Agreements (OTIF, cost, inventory, lead times, payment terms).

Lead and develop buyers, managing objectives, capacity, and performance.

Track procurement metrics (orders, returns, invoices) and drive supplier improvements.

Collaborate with planning and cross-functional teams to address material availability and forecast changes.

Participate in supplier assessments, rationalisation, and open-book pricing initiatives.

Ensure accurate part details, costs, and lead times in the ERP system.

Resolve purchase price variances and act as escalation point for supplier issues.

Qualifications

Purchasing qualification (CIPS Level 4) or significant procurement experience.

Technical qualification (HNC/HND or Degree) preferred.

Skills & Abilities

Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.

Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.

MRP system knowledge (JD Edwards E1, SAP, Oracle).

Able to manage competing priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.

Clear, concise communicator with experience in engineering/production environments

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