Engineering Buyer

We are seeking an Engineering Buyer with a strong background in procurement and supply chain operations within the industrial and manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, sourcing goods and services, and driving cost reductions.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, large organisation in the industrial and manufacturing industry based in Doncaster. With a reputation for quality and innovation, they have a strong presence in their sector and a dedicated workforce that is committed to excellence.

Description

1. Review engineering drawings and identify suitable suppliers (in house or external) of bespoke fabrications and proprietary equipment.
2. Prepare and issue enquiry documentation identifying quality and delivery requirements.
3. Evaluate and verify quotations meet enquiry requirements.
4. Raise purchase order documents according to the existing approval level.
5. Breakdown engineering drawings into bill of materials and issue for in house manufacture.
6. Arrange Inspections as required to comply with DVE and client quality requirements.
7. Expedite in house and external supply chain to ensure on time deliveries.
8. Review and answer in a timely manner issues raised by in house and external supply chain associated with the supply of goods.
9. Process any Non-conformances.
10. Maintain all documentation control in accordance with DVE quality system.
11. Carry out and verify purchase reporting on budget and programme.

Profile

A successful Engineering Buyer should have:

1. Approximately 5+ years' relevant experience.
2. Fabrication/mechanical background (essential).
3. Ability to interpret and process fabrication/engineering drawings (essential).
4. IT knowledge, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
5. Excellent communication skills and time management skills.
6. Ability to organise and prioritise workload, maintain confidentiality, and produce/process documents accurately.
7. Ability to set and meet personal targets, combined with the flexibility to adjust to workload priorities to take account of new deadlines.
8. Takes pride in their work and adopts a positive attitude to work.
9. Ability to work in a small, cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary in the range of 38,000 - 40,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to work with a large organisation in the industrial and manufacturing industry.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Contributory pension, 33 days annual leave (incl. Bank holidays).
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

We encourage all qualified candidates with a passion for the industrial and manufacturing industry based in Doncaster to apply for this exciting opportunity.