Engineering Buyer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Engineering Buyer
Butler Ross have a fantastic opportunity for a Engineering Buyer to come and join an industry leading manufacturing company based in Northampton but they do offer flexible hybrid working. This role will play an integral part in the growth and development of the procurement team and will be working mainly on the production and prototype side of the business.
Overview of the Role of the Engineering Buyer
- Working closely with the, Engineering, Design and Quality teams in managing BoM components.
- Be able to negotiate price, quantity and on-time delivery to meet demand and programme BoM target costs.
- Developing a robust and objective supplier sourcing, selection, and nomination process.
- Responsibility and autonomy of the purchase order process in delivering high quality components across multiple programmes.
- Review ordering to optimise costs and find opportunities in design and material selection for potential cost-down initiatives.
- Optimise stock levels and interpreting MRP/SAP demand.
Previous Experience Required for the Engineering Buyer
- Strong procurement background in a technical manufacturing environment.
- The ability to understand and communicate detailed engineering drawings and interpret a BoM.
- Good IT skills, confident with Microsoft office and ideally have used SAP before.
- Knowledge of manufacturing requirements and processes such as FAIR/PPAP/ISIR/APQP would be very desirable.
- Strong negotiation, communication, influencing and interpersonal skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
This role would be very well placed for a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Technical Buyer, Engineering Buyer, Category Buyer, Category Manager, Commodity Manager, Commodity Buyer or Specialist Buyer
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Northampton, NN1 1SP
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Engineering Buyer roles across Butler Ross's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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