Mansell Recruitment Group
Engineering Buyer
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Engineering Buyer
A successful and growing manufacturer of bespoke food processing equipment and engineering systems is looking to recruit an Engineering Buyer to join its expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional with a technical or engineering background to take a key role in sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing engineered components, raw materials, tooling, and technical services.
Working closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams, you will help ensure the business secures the right materials and services at the right cost, quality, and lead time.
The Role
You will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing technical components and materials from approved suppliers, interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials, and negotiating pricing and commercial terms.
The role will also involve managing supplier relationships and performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities, resolving supply and quality issues, and supporting New Product Introduction through the sourcing of prototype and production materials.
You will work closely with internal departments and suppliers to ensure purchased items meet the required technical, quality, and regulatory standards.
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Key Responsibilities
- Source and procure engineered components, raw materials, tooling, and technical services
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs to ensure accurate purchasing
- Obtain, evaluate, and negotiate supplier quotations, pricing, and commercial terms
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance
- Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure technical requirements are met
- Identify cost-reduction opportunities through alternative sourcing, value engineering, and supplier optimization
- Maintain accurate procurement data, including pricing, lead times, and supplier performance
- Resolve supply chain issues including delays, quality concerns, and specification discrepancies
- Support NPI projects through prototype sourcing and supplier involvement
- Consider stock levels, long-lead items, and supply chain risks when planning procurement
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures, quality standards, and relevant regulations
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About You
The successful candidate will ideally have experience within technical or engineering procurement, preferably gained within a manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, electronics, or industrial environment.
You should have a good understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and supply chain principles, together with proven negotiation and supplier management experience.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems and procurement software is required, along with strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
A technical qualification such as an HNC/HND or degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related discipline would be advantageous. CIPS qualification or progress toward CIPS would also be beneficial.
Experience of strategic sourcing, global suppliers, project-based procurement, and quality systems would be an advantage.
Key Skills
Engineering Procurement | Technical Purchasing | Supplier Management | Negotiation | Strategic Sourcing | Cost Reduction | ERP/MRP | BOMs | Engineering Drawings | Manufacturing | Stock Control | Supply Chain | NPI | Risk Management | Continuous Improvement
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