Buyer

Engineering Buyer

Location: Shipley
Salary: £39,300 PA
Benefits: Non-contractual annual bonus, enhanced pension scheme, 33 days holiday, Westfield Health, and flexible working hours.
Contract: 18 month FTC with potential to extend

About the Company

Our client is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery, with operations in 41 countries and an annual turnover exceeding $8.5 billion.

Recognised with multiple Queen s Awards for Enterprise for innovation, international trade, and sustainable development, this is an organisation that combines technical excellence with a commitment to continuous improvement and customer success.

About the Role

We re looking for an experienced and proactive Engineering Buyer to join the Procurement team on an initial 6 month fixed term contract (with scope to be extended).

This key position ensures the timely and cost-effective procurement of aftermarket and service parts for complex machine tool systems supporting customer service, maintenance, and warranty operations by maintaining the availability of critical components.

You ll play a central role in coordinating with suppliers, technical teams, and service departments to keep production and customer operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and terms with suppliers for spare and service parts.

• Source and procure components for mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

• Ensure on-time availability of parts to support field service, warranty, and customer orders.

• Maintain accurate data in ERP systems including specifications, lead times, and pricing.

• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and compliance with quality and delivery standards.

• Support continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives through effective sourcing and negotiation.

• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Service, and Planning teams to forecast and meet demand.

• Monitor stock levels, slow-moving and obsolete inventory, and drive efficiency in parts availability.

• Assist with warranty claims and product returns by providing accurate documentation.

• Generate reports on procurement KPIs, supplier performance, and inventory metrics.

• Uphold ethical procurement practices and maintain integrity in all supplier relationships.

About You

You re a confident, detail-oriented professional with a solid background in procurement, supply chain, or buying ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

You ll bring a blend of technical understanding, commercial awareness, and relationship management skills, along with a proactive, customer-focused mindset.

What you ll need:

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering (CIPS ideally but not essential)

• Minimum 2 years experience in procurement, ideally in an aftermarket environment.

• Experience sourcing to engineering drawings, BOMs, and from international suppliers.

• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and strong MS Excel/Word skills.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier management abilities.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Why Join?

• Be part of a world-class engineering organisation with a reputation for innovation and excellence.

• Enjoy a collaborative, supportive culture where initiative and continuous improvement are valued.

• Benefit from a competitive salary, strong pension scheme, 33 days holiday, Westfield Health, and flexible working hours.

Interested?
Please apply online with a full CV and we'll be in touch.