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Technical Buyer

Job in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, CA13, England, UK
Listing for: Imperial Recruitment Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Quality Engineering, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Technical Buyer (Permanent)
Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working with a company that manages industrial facilities, to recruit a Technical Buyer on a permanent basis.

The Opportunity

The Technical Buyer is responsible for ensuring goods and services are ordered and delivered on time, within budget and to the correct specification and quality requirements.

At project buying level, the Technical Buyer will support the creation of the procurement plan, to deliver optimised buying strategies.

You’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.

Key Responsibilities

* Responsible for the entire Procurement Lifecycle

* Review purchase specification requirements, identifying potential suppliers based on capability, reputation, quality, cost, and delivery performance.

* Function as technical liaison between Project Engineer and Supplier to ensure RFQ detail is fit for purpose and meets scope requirements

* Provide the necessary support and guidance to meet stakeholder and project requirements.

* Ensure procurement processes conform with ISO 9001, 14001,frameworks

* Manage supplier progress reports, ensuring reports are fully populated and received on time, providing the Projects and Finance teams with accurate updates to aid POC progress (% on completion) throughout and at month end.

* More responsibilities can be found in the Role Profile.

Minimum Requirements:

* L3 CIPS qualification, or equivalent

* Extensive procurement experience in construction and/or fast-paced heavy engineering/process sectors.

* Experience with cost reduction without compromising on quality or service.

* Experience of working to ISO 9001, 14001,requirements.

* Understanding of EN standards related to fabricated structures (EN1090)

* Experience of project related procurement documentation requirements, such as MRB, ITP etc.

What you will receive from us:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Contribution towards eye test and glasses
Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
Long Service Awards
Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible Benefits Package
Onsite parking
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