Enginering Buyer

£40,000 - £42,000

Sandy, Bedfordshire

About the company

A manufacturer of food-processing equipment and systems, the organisation supports food producers with machinery and expertise designed to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and strengthen operational performance. Its work spans the development and manufacture of equipment, as well as helping customers test recipes, develop products and refine production processes.

The organisation’s purpose is to help manufacturers meet their operational and product-development needs through practical engineering expertise and innovative technology. Its work is guided by a focus on quality, efficiency and customer support, with ongoing product development helping customers improve their processes and bring new products forward.

Engineering Buyer: What the job entails

As Engineering Buyer, you will source, negotiate and purchase technical materials, engineered components and services for production and engineering projects. You will help ensure that procurement delivers value while meeting quality requirements and supporting timely supply. This is a permanent, on-site role based in Sandy.

You will work with engineering, production and quality colleagues to understand requirements, interpret drawings, specifications and bills of materials, and ensure suppliers understand what is needed. Responsibilities include evaluating quotations and terms, managing supplier performance, maintaining accurate procurement records and resolving supply or quality issues. You will also identify opportunities to reduce costs, coordinate with other group companies on volume purchasing, and source prototype materials for new product introductions. Throughout, you will support compliance with relevant company policies, industry standards and health and safety requirements.

Engineering Buyer: Key requirements

• Experience in technical or engineering procurement, ideally in manufacturing or an industrial sector.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials and supply chains.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management and commercial skills.
• Competence with ERP/MRP systems and procurement software.
• Clear communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to work across engineering, production and quality teams.
• An engineering, supply chain or manufacturing qualification, or CIPS study, would be advantageous.

Engineering Buyer: Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000–£42,000.
• Annual bonus based on company performance.
• 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 days with service.
• Life assurance, sick pay scheme and pension scheme.