Job Description
Technical Buyer Poole £43,000 + Benefits
An established international manufacturing organisation is seeking a Technical Buyer to join its Supply Chain function in Poole.
Rubicon s client operates within a technically complex, engineering-led environment and has a long-standing history of designing and producing high-value products for global markets. This role plays a key part in supporting manufacturing and engineering teams through a robust, commercially effective supply chain. This is a hands-on, commercially focused position, suited to a Technical Buyer who enjoys working closely with engineers, operations teams, and suppliers to source complex components, manage commercial relationships, and ensure continuity of supply.
As a Technical Buyer, you will benefit from:
- 25 days annual leave + BH
- Private Medical Insurance
- Up to 8% company pension contribution
- Enhanced Maternity/paternity/adoption leave
- Company sick pay
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in Service
- Mental health & well-being support
- Long service awards
- Christmas closure
As Technical Buyer, your responsibilities will include:
- Sourcing and procuring technical components, materials, and assemblies in line with engineering specifications.
- Negotiating pricing, lead times, commercial terms, and supplier agreements.
- Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, including supplier visits and performance reviews.
- Acting as a key link between suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and internal stakeholders.
- Supporting new product introduction (NPI) and engineering change activities.
- Identifying and delivering cost-saving and value engineering initiatives.
- Managing supplier risk relating to capacity, quality, and continuity of supply.
- Maintaining accurate purchasing data (pricing, lead times, MOQ) within ERP/MRP systems.
- Forecasting material demand and price trends to support planning and budgeting.
- Managing stock levels in line with lean and inventory optimisation principles.
- Reviewing and managing slow-moving or obsolete stock.
- Deputising for the Purchasing & Supply Manager when required.
As Technical Buyer, your experience will include:
- Previous experience in a purchasing or supply chain role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings and subcontract processes.
- Experience sourcing and buying technical or engineered components.
- Exposure to assembly lines, forecasting, and stock turn management.
- Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage commercial relationships.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making.
- Hands-on experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable:
- CIPS qualification or working towards.
- Experience within hydraulics, mechanical engineering, or similar technical sectors.
Personal attributes:
- Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload.
- Proactive, commercially minded, and self-motivated.
- A collaborative team player with a practical, problem-solving approach.
- Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
If you re a technically astute Buyer looking to make a real impact within a global engineering organisation, we d love to hear from you.
