Engineering Buyer

Escape Recruitment are working with an established manufacturing business to recruit an Engineering Buyer to join their site-based procurement team.

This is a hands-on buying role supporting engineering, maintenance and operations across multiple sites. You'll be responsible for sourcing parts, services and subcontracted support quickly and effectively to keep planned and reactive maintenance running smoothly.

Key responsibilities:

• End-to-end purchasing for engineering, maintenance and indirect requirements
• Work closely with engineering and maintenance teams to prioritise and deliver requirements
• Raise and manage RFQs, purchase orders and supplier agreements
• Source and negotiate with suppliers on price, lead time and service levels
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance
• Expedite orders to support operational uptime and reduce disruption
• Support SLA and contract setup where required
• Resolve invoice and supply chain issues efficiently
• Identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities
• Support and mentor a Purchasing Assistant

Experience and knowledge for the role:

• Experience in procurement or buying within manufacturing or engineering or FM
• Strong understanding of RFQs, supplier management, SLA's and purchasing processes
• Strong communicator with confident negotiation skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong attention to detail and numerical ability
• Experience with ERP systems
• CIPS studying or qualified desirable
• Full driving licence (due to site location and occasional travel required)

Why Apply:

• Established manufacturing environment with strong operational focus
• Supportive team culture and development opportunities
• Training and support for professional qualifications including CIPS
• Exposure to multi-site operations and varied stakeholder groups
• Focus on continuous improvement and cost efficiency
• Hybrid working