Technical Buyer

Technical Buyer

Location: Gloucester | On-site

Advanced Engineering and Assembly 

Shape the supply chain behind world-class automation

This business is a global leader in automated battery assembly and manufacturing equipment, designing and delivering highly engineered solutions that power the future.

We're looking for a Technical Buyer to join their Procurement team and play a critical role in sourcing complex, precision-engineered components that meet demanding technical and commercial requirements.

If you have an engineering mindset, enjoy working closely with suppliers, and want to see your decisions directly influence production and performance, this role offers real ownership and impact.

The role

As a Technical Buyer, you'll manage the end-to-end procurement of technically complex, made-to-specification components. Working closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance, you'll ensure suppliers deliver on cost, quality, delivery, and capability, while continuously improving performance and reducing supply-chain risk.

This role suits someone with a strong engineering background, whether gained in procurement or a hands-on manufacturing environment, who is confident interpreting technical drawings and assessing supplier capability.

What you'll be doing

• Manage day-to-day procurement activity including order placement, expediting, quality issue resolution, and invoice query clearance
• Maintain accurate MRP and purchase order data
• Source and onboard suppliers capable of meeting both technical and commercial requirements
• Own and develop supplier relationships for assigned commodities, driving performance against KPIs
• Support commodity strategy development, including capacity, capability, cost, quality, and supply-chain risk
• Assist with sourcing projects, supplier approvals, and audits
• Implement supplier improvement plans in collaboration with Quality
• Work cross-functionally with Production, Design, Stores, and Accounts
• Identify and deliver opportunities for process, productivity, and quality improvements
• Act with professionalism, integrity, and accountability at all times

What we're looking for

• Strong engineering background with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly milled and turned components
• Experience assessing supplier capability and managing technical supply chains
• Analytical, organised, and detail-focused with strong problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator, able to influence internally and externally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable managing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Group life assurance and income protection
• Employee incentive plan
• Flexible working, including a 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off)

Why join?

You'll be trusted to make decisions, encouraged to challenge and improve processes, and supported to develop your skills in a technically rich, fast-moving engineering environment.

When you give your best, you'll be rewarded with flexibility, progression, and the opportunity to make a real difference.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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