Camlin Group
Technical Buyer Administrator
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Technical Buyer Administrator
About Camlin
Camlin is a global technology leader that operates with the vision of bringing revolutionary products to life for industries including power and rail, and has interests in R&D projects across various scientific sectors.
At Camlin, we believe in high-quality engineering and design, allowing us to develop market-leading products and services. We love creating value for our customers by solving difficult problems. As of now, Camlin operates in over 20 countries worldwide. 🌐
About the Role: Technical Buyer Administrator
What to Expect Day to Day
The Technical Buyer Administrator supports the Engineering Department’s Technical Buying Team, a core part of Camlin’s ecosystem. The team facilitates procurement for all Engineering Department projects, including those within:
- Mechanical Engineering Team
- Sustaining Team
- Software Team
- Algorithms Team
- Applied Engineering Team
- Compliance Team
- Research Team
Key Duties and Team Responsibilities
- Sourcing and purchasing components and services required for R&D and new product introduction (NPI) projects.
- Timeliness is critical—fast decision-making, proactivity, and adaptability are essential.
- Supply chain management duties:
- Managing Bill of Material (BOM) creation and MRP system updates.
- Engineering Change Order processing.
- Electronic component sourcing and supplier negotiations for continuity, pricing, and lead time optimisation.
- Ownership of indirect spend management, assisted by a Procurement Platform launched Q3 2023.
- Cross-Group support, including obsolescence management and product lifecycle management using specialised SaaS platforms.
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Responsibilities
Technical Order and Logistics Management
- Oversee ordered components/services and their delivery:
- Goods Inwards retrieval from Operations Stores
- Precoro System updates for receipt of goods/services
- Distribution to engineers or teams as required
- Manage inventory/excess stock, ensuring kits/components are documented and available when needed.
- Monitor and track purchase order records, attend briefings with Ops Planning/Dispatch and expeditiously communicate order progress or delays.
Administrative Tasks
- Precision procurement and reconciliation:
- Review, reconcile, and process technical buyers’ Purchase Receipts and Invoices in Precoro.
- Highlight invoice queries to the team for resolution.
- Support the Precoro approval system.
- Provide PLM administration assistance post-training.
- Coordinate Supplier Audits and track compliance.
Essential Criteria
- Fully skilled in Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, and Outlook, plus other web-based procurement programs.
- Excellent negotiation and commercial acumen—focusing on optimal outcomes for Camlin.
- Strong prioritisation, time management, and ability to work inductively & collaboratively.
- Fluent in written and spoken English (critical for internal and supplier communications).
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Benefits
Camlin’s commitment to staff is reflected in our robust benefits package:
- Competitive remuneration
- Financial security: Company pension and life assurance schemes
- Commute-friendly: On-site parking
- Well-being: Access to subsidised gym membership and wellness programs
- Perks: Subsidised canteen and the Kudos Employee Rewards Scheme
Our Values
- We work together (embracing collaborative effort).
- We believe in people (our team’s potential drives success).
- We won’t accept the “way it has always been done” (innovation encouraged).
- We listen to learn (active dialogue fosters growth).
- We’r[try] to do the right thing (ethical integrity remains paramount).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Camlin is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We consider applications from candidates without discrimination regarding race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
(Recruits serve all, equally.)
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