Camlin Group
Technical Buying Administrator
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Technical Buyer Administrator
About the Role
The Technical Buyer Administrator supports the Engineering Department’s Technical Buying Team in daily operations, playing a crucial role within the Camlin Group.
Key Responsibilities of the Team
The Technical Buying Team is central to the Engineering Department, providing support across multiple cross-functional groups, including:
- Mechanical Engineering Team
- Sustaining Team
- Software Team
- Algorithms Team
- Applied Engineering Team
- Compliance Team
- Research Team
This team ensures critical components and services are sourced and procured efficiently to meet R&D and NPI (New Product Introduction) project timelines, often under tight deadlines.
Core Activities
Key tasks include:
- Component and service sourcing to meet project timelines.
- Creation and management of Bills of Materials (BoMs) in the MRP system.
- Processing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
- Negotiating with suppliers for continuity of supply, pricing, and delivery lead times.
- Managing indirect spend across the Camlin Group, supported by the new Procoro procurement platform (implemented in late Q3 2023).
Additionally, the Technical Buying Team supports broader corporate projects such as electronic component obsolescence management and product lifecycle management, leveraging dedicated SaaS platforms.
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Responsibilities
Order Management & Tracking
- Own component/service purchases approved by Technical Buyers:
- Fetch components from Operations Stores (Goods Inwards).
- Log received components/services on the Precoro procurement system.
- Distribute components/kits to Camlin personnel as required.
- Manage inventory/excess stock management for delivered kits/components.
- Maintain purchase order records and other tracking tools.
- Regularly attend weekly update meetings with Operations Planning/Dispatch to expedite critical orders.
- Report progress/delays to Technical Buyers, Project Managers, and stakeholders.
Supplier & Procurement Support
- Purchase Receipt & Invoice Processing:
- Review, reconcile, and process Technical Buyers’ Purchase Receipts and Invoices within Precoro.
- Highlight and resolve invoice discrepancies with Technical Buyers in a timely manner.
- Procurement Approvals:
- Assist with Precoro purchase requisition approvals.
- Training & Administration:
- Undergo necessary training to support PLM platform administration.
- Provide assistance during Supplier Audits and manage tracking of audits.
Flexible & Assisted Support
- Perform all other reasonable tasks as requested by the team.
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Essential Criteria
Candidates should possess:
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and web-based procurement tools.
- Strong negotiation abilities to secure favourable terms for the company.
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Fluent written and verbal English communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company pension & life assurance schemes
- On-site parking
- Subsidised gym membership
- Wellness programmes
- Subsidised canteen
- Kudos Employee Rewards Scheme
Our Values
We want to ensure we:
- Work together as a supportive team.
- Believe in people and their potential.
- Challenge the status quo—avoiding outdated processes.
- Listen to learn, fostering continuous improvement.
- Act with integrity, prioritising the right course of action.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Camlin Group is committed to equal opportunity, ensuring employment decisions are based on qualifications and merit alone. We refrain from any form of discrimination based on:
- Race
- Colour
- Religion
- National origin
- Age
- Sex or gender
- Marital status
- Ancestry
- Physical or mental disability
- Gender identity or sexual orientation
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