Buyer, Engineering

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

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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