ATM2024-001 Engineering Buyer
Job Title: Engineering Buyer
The Company:
ATM is a well-established designer and manufacturer of automation and robotic solutions for a range of industries covering everything from automotive, medical, plastic moulding and food.
Recognised within the industry as experts in providing innovative solutions to complex engineering issues, their expertise and success has resulted in an enviable order book and future commitments for the next range of automated machinery.
Due to this success and sustained growth, they are now recruiting for an experienced Engineering Buyer to join our multi-discipline team, to lead the delivery of a range of exciting machinery-based projects.
The Role:
As an Engineering Buyer, you will play a critical role in the procurement process, focusing specifically on sourcing and purchasing materials, components, and equipment necessary for engineering projects, working to ensure on-time delivery of correct parts.
This role requires a combination of technical expertise, negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of engineering specifications. You will collaborate closely with the engineering team, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and source materials, components, and equipment required for engineering projects.
- Evaluate potential suppliers, considering factors such as quality, cost, and delivery timelines.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure a stable and reliable supply chain.
- Technical understanding of manufacturing and engineering requirements
- Work closely with designers and engineering team to understand project requirements and technical speciation’s.
- Cost negotiation - Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness and competitive advantage.
- Ensure safe working practices including delivery of documentation and UKCA / CE certification of each system
- Stock and delivery management to ensure business goals are met and timescales adhered to.
- Planning of aftersales support
Key Tasks
KPIs
- Plan project timescales to meet business requirements
- Delivery of projects on time
- All BOMs to be within budget
- Work with project lead to achieve the target GP for every project
- Generate quantifiable value for money for the business
Technical Understanding:
- Work closely with the engineering team to understand project requirements and technical specifications.
- Collaborate with engineers to identify suitable materials and components.
Cost Negotiation:
- Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness and competitive advantage.
- Analyze market trends and industry pricing to make informed negotiation decisions.
Vendor management:
- Monitor and assess supplier performance, addressing any issues related to quality, delivery or any other contractual obligations.
Purchase order management:
- Generate purchase order accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
- Assist in tracking and managing order status, resolving and supply chain issues during the procurement process.
Risk Management:
- Identify potential risks in the supply chain and implement strategies to mitigate them.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with cross functional teams, including engineering, project management and finance to align procurement activities with project goals.
- Communicate effectively with management and wider team providing updates on procurement status addressing any concerns.
Qualifications and skills:
- Degree or equivalent in engineering, Supply chain management, or a related field
- Proven experience in procurement, specifically engineering or technical setting.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to analyse technical specifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with Omnis and Sigma software – not essential as training can be given.
- Knowledge of industry standards, regulations and best practises in procurement.
- Knowledgeable use of MS office products, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
To apply please send a full CV in the strictest confidence, including current salary details to [email protected] quoting reference number ATM2024001.
Direct applications only - strictly no recruiting agencies.