Technical Buyer

Technical Buyer St John's Wood, London
£37,000 - £40,000 + Benefits
Office Based (Hybrid Working Available After Probation)

Are you a Buyer with a technical, engineering or manufacturing background looking to join a global organisation offering international exposure, career development and long-term progression?

We're recruiting for a Technical Buyer to join a well-established international procurement team based in London. Supporting manufacturing operations across multiple countries, you'll play a key role in sourcing engineering spare parts, equipment and assemblies from suppliers across Europe and beyond.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys supplier negotiation, international sourcing and building long-term supplier relationships within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

• Manage RFQs and source engineering components and spare parts
• Obtain, compare and negotiate supplier quotations
• Prepare costings, quotations and margin calculations
• Raise purchase orders and manage supplier relationships
• Source products from international suppliers across Europe and the Far East
• Develop and maintain supplier partnerships
• Work closely with engineering and internal stakeholders
• Produce reports and maintain procurement data
• Utilise SAP and ERP systems to manage procurement activities

About You

• Engineering, Technical or Science-related qualification
• 2-5 years' buying or procurement experience within engineering, manufacturing or FMCG environments
• Experience purchasing technical products, equipment or spare parts
• Strong commercial awareness and supplier negotiation skills
• Knowledge of Incoterms and international procurement processes
• Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP Business One
• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills

What's On Offer?

• Salary of £37,000 - £40,000
• Clear development and progression opportunities
• International sourcing exposure
• Opportunity to attend overseas trade fairs and exhibitions
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Hybrid working after successful completion of probation
• Convenient St John's Wood location, just a short walk from the station

About the Business
You'll be joining a global manufacturing group employing over 30,000 people worldwide. The business supports manufacturing operations across numerous international locations and has built a reputation for developing talent, encouraging autonomy and providing excellent long-term career opportunities.

If you're a Technical Buyer, Engineering Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Executive or Buyer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.