Technical Buyer, £40K, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire

Successful and profitable product development and manufacturing organisation, part of a global group with offices in the UK, USA, and Far East.
Fantastic manufacturing and office facilities newly built in 2022 to support long term, sustainable business growth.
The business has doubled their revenue in the last 5 years - £8m to £16m t/o.
£40K salary as an approx. guide + bonus + pension + 25 days holiday and all bank holidays.

This is an excellent career opportunity for a Technical Buyer or Engineering Buyer or Project Buyer or Purchasing Coordinator to join an established and successful product development and manufacturing business.

Your background as a Technical Buyer:

Previous experience of working within a purchasing / buying / procurement / supply chain focused role.
Previous experience of working within an engineering or manufacturing environment – this role is focused on engineering project buying.
Confident communicator – be able to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels within a manufacturing business and with suppliers.
You are likely to hold a relevant qualification in a business, commercial, manufacturing or engineering discipline.
Some CIPS qualifications or study would be beneficial, but support can be provided to achieve this.

Technical Buyer Responsibilities:

Take design specifications from the engineering team and translate into a technical supplier RFQ.
Purchasing of goods, materials, components, and services.
Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with existing and new suppliers through the application of procurement best practice tools and methods.
Undertake planned supplier visits to further develop strong supplier relationships – suppliers are based in the UK, Europe and potentially in Asia.
Adopt a continuous improvement mindset to purchasing to further optimise operational efficiency, add value and support business performance.

This Technical Buyer job is commutable from Leicester, Derby, Coalville, Swadlincote, Castle Donington, Long Eaton, Loughborough, Ashby de la Zouch, Hinckley, Tamworth, Syston, and surrounding areas.

To apply please send your CV to Luke Smith at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

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“Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days then your application, on this occasion, has not been successful. We thank you for taking the time to apply.”

This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment, a recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering and manufacturing appointments from tool room to boardroom. We combine over 100 years of technical knowledge and recruitment expertise to introduce the best candidates to the best companies. We are passionate about your future and persistent in our efforts to secure you the right job.