Technical Buyer

Elevation Recruitment Group are partnered with a rapidly growing business in Leeds city centre looking for a Technical Buyer to join their team.

Overview

As a Technical Buyer, you will manage key supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure the timely procurement of essential component spares. You’ll work closely with engineering, procurement and supply chain teams to optimise costs and service levels.

• Manage procurement activities and supplier negotiations to secure quality, cost-efficient and timely supplies
• Identify and develop sustainable sources of supply that support the long-term goals of the business
• Ensure supplier contracts meet quality, cost and regulatory standards, while adhering to all relevant requirements
• Work closely with engineering teams to manage obsolescence issues and ensure high-quality supplies
• Analyse supplier performance and implement strategies for improvement to enhance supply chain efficiency
• Demonstrate experience working within a technical engineering environment (Engineering/Rail/Aerospace/Marine etc)
• Show strong experience in procurement and supplier management, with a proven track record of successful negotiations

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to purchase 5 additional days
• Hybrid working (1 day in training, then up to 2 days work from home)
• Free rail travel for you and your family
• Enhanced maternity/paternity
• Death in service
• Long service recognition & various company events

37 hours per week (Flexi time) 9am-3pm core hours

Associate

Full-time

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