Senior Engineering Buyer

Haywards Heath Source: WhatJobs

£45,000–£60,000

Position: Senior Engineering Buyer

Location: West Sussex

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE

Job Overview

Leading procurement of engineering components, raw materials, tooling, and subcontract services
Ensuring on‑time material availability to support production schedules and operational demands
Managing supplier relationships, performance reviews, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing activity
Delivering cost‑saving initiatives and maintaining accurate pricing and procurement data within Business Central
Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering change management, R&D projects, and component obsolescence planning
Optimising stock levels while reducing excess, obsolete, and slow‑moving inventory
Working cross‑functionally with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Aftersales teams to improve supply chain performance
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain operations

Job Requirements

Proven experience within engineering procurement, purchasing, or buying within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of technical drawings, engineering components, materials, and production processes
Previous experience managing and developing procurement or buying teams
Strong supplier management, contract negotiation, and commercial decision‑making experience
Experience using ERP/MRP systems, ideally Microsoft Business Central
Experience working within ISO 9001 certified environments

Salary & Benefits

Salary likely £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
Up to 8% company pension contribution
Annual pay review
Generous holiday entitlement
Private medical care optional
Death in service scheme

This position is open to qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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