Engineering Buyer Manager

Position: Engineering Buyer ManagerLocation: West SussexSalary: £45 – 60k DOE

Engineering Buyer Manager required for a well-established engineering manufacturer based in West Sussex.

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

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