Technical Buyer

Role Overview

As a Technical Buyer within a high-performance engineering organisation, you will be responsible for the sourcing, procurement, and timely delivery of materials to support production and customer demand. This role combines strategic supplier management with hands-on purchasing activity, ensuring cost, quality, and delivery targets are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop key supplier relationships across a global supply base
• Plan and schedule materials in line with production and customer requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with international suppliers
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to define and execute purchasing strategies
• Manage component obsolescence and lifecycle risks
• Source technical components aligned to cost, quality, and performance objectives

Key Requirements

• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Minimum 2 years in a technical buyer role
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, operations, finance)
• Highly motivated, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Willingness to travel internationally where required
• Worked in B2B side not B2C

Working Environment

The organisation operates across multiple industries, delivering advanced technical products and solutions to a global customer base. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, with no two days the same and strong cross-functional interaction.

Core Activities

• Lead supplier negotiations, including contracts and commercial terms
• Identify and deliver cost reduction and value engineering opportunities
• Manage stock levels through lean inventory principles
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure materials are delivered on schedule to meet operational needs
• Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers to support business objectives
• Support new product introduction (NPI), ensuring supply chain readiness and quality standards
• Contribute to supply chain strategy with a focus on total cost of ownership
• Monitor commodity market trends and assess supply risk
• Proactively manage component obsolescence and continuity of supply

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