Engineering Buyer

The Company

A well-established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke machinery is seeking an Engineering Buyer (FTC) to join their team for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Buyer to support the purchasing function during a 12-month maternity cover period. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and procuring machined components and a range of direct materials, ensuring that quality, cost, and delivery targets are met in line with project requirements. You’ll play a key role in developing supplier relationships, implementing new procurement strategies, and supporting wider business initiatives across 2026. This position offers the opportunity to make a real impact on supply chain performance and continuous improvement initiatives within the organisation. This role is open to both full-time and part-time applicants, with a minimum of 27.5 hours per week or 4 days per week considered.

• Key Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase materials and components in line with project deadlines and budgets.
• Ensure all externally sourced materials meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Interpret MRP, BOMs, and engineering drawings to raise accurate purchase requirements.
• Request and analyse quotations, select suppliers, and negotiate competitive pricing.
• Manage supplier relationships to drive performance and ensure on-time delivery.
• Raise and expedite purchase orders to maintain smooth production flow.
• Work with finance to resolve invoice and pricing discrepancies.
• Support engineering and design teams with new product development and prototype builds.
• Contribute to cost analysis and quotation support for new business opportunities.
• Drive supplier performance improvements and maintain supplier KPIs.
• Support purchasing process improvements to enhance efficiency across the department.

The Candidate

Proven purchasing experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes. Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems. Strong negotiation and communication skills. Commercially and contractually aware. Full UK driving licence.

Package & Benefits

Salary will be discussed on the call with Mansell Recruitment Group. Early finish on Fridays — 37-hour working week (Mon–Thurs: 8:00–4:30, Fri: 8:00–1:00) 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees) Company life insurance (6x salary) 5% employer pension contribution Access to an independent financial adviser