Buyer

Proprec

Posted 3 days ago, valid for 18 days

Kingswinford, West Midlands DY6 7LJ, England

£40,000 - £5 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A leading mechanical engineering business in Dudley is seeking a commercially savvy Buyer with a passion for engineering.
The position requires experience in the commercial engineering sector and involves sourcing materials and negotiating contracts.
The salary for this role is circa £40,000 per annum, depending on experience, with additional benefits including a 5% pension contribution and 32 days holiday.
Candidates should possess excellent negotiation and communication skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with procurement systems like SAGE.
This is an office-based role with a 40-hour work week, running from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Are you a commercially savvy Buyer with a passion for engineering? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every decision makes a tangible impact? We’re working with a leading mechanical engineering business, known for delivering innovative, high-quality solutions across a wide range of industries. They’re now looking for a proactive and results-driven Buyer to join their team based in Dudley – Please note this is an office-based position. Salary is circa £40,000 per annum depending on experience. Benefits include 5% pension contribution, 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays – increasing to 33 days including Bank Holidays in 2026, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, birthday vouchers, cash health care scheme, EAP and free car parking. Hours of work are 40 hours per week, working 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. Key Responsibilities:

Source and procure materials and outsourced engineering services
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms with suppliers
Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement to support production
Maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor performance
Analyse market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities
Develop and implement procurement strategies
Maintain accurate purchasing records and inventory levels
Coordinate with internal departments to meet operational needs
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and industry standards

Candidate Profile:

Proactive and commercially focused Buyer with a solid understanding of engineering environments
Experience working within the commercial engineering sector
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with SAGE or similar procurement systems

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