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Technical Buyer

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

Our client is a successful, established manufacturing business specialising in precision-engineered products supplied to demanding customers. As part of their continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Technical Buyer to strengthen their supply chain function.

The Role

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Technical Buyer will take responsibility for the procurement of complex components, materials, and subcontract services in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring supply continuity, technical compliance, and on-time delivery performance.

Key responsibilities include:

  * Converting MRP demand into accurate purchase orders with full technical documentation

  * Managing supplier performance, expediting, and recovery actions to achieve strong OTIF

  * Issuing RFQs and supporting technical sourcing activities

  * Maintaining accurate master data and ERP information

  * Coordinating with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Production teams

  * Managing subcontract processes including machining, fabrication, and specialist finishing

  * Contributing to cost control, supplier development, and continuous improvement

Candidate Requirements

  * Proven experience as a Technical Buyer or Procurement professional

  * Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

  * Good understanding of engineered components and subcontract manufacturing processes

  * Experience working with ERP/MRP systems

  * Organised, proactive, and a confident communicator

Package

  * Salary up to £42,000 + bonus

  * Opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business

  * Technically interesting role with genuine impact on supply chain performance

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