Senior Engineering Buyer

Generacion & Gestion; Bedford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is seeking a Senior Engineering Buyer in Bedford. This permanent role offers a salary up to £55,000 and includes a 4-day workweek with Fridays off. The successful candidate will manage the procurement process and forge strong relationships with suppliers while focusing on complex drawn components. Ideal candidates have substantial purchasing experience and excel in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

4-day compressed workweek

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Senior Engineering Buyer or in a similar procurement role.
• Extensive experience sourcing complex drawn components including mechanical assemblies.
• Strong expertise in procurement best practices focusing on efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end procurement process including issuing RFQs and conducting negotiations.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal value.
• Contribute to enhancing supply chain processes.

Skills

Sourcing complex drawn components

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Procurement best practices

Communication skills

Job description

Generacion y Gestion is seeking a Senior Engineering Buyer to join their team in Ampthill on a permanent basis. This role offers a salary of up to £55,000 and features a 4‑day compressed workweek, with Fridays off.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing supplier delivery and supporting a diverse range of activities across multiple categories, including both simple and complex build‑to‑print components. Key areas of focus will include commodities such as PCBs, box‑build assemblies, cable harnesses, and mechanical parts.

Ideal candidates will have prior experience in purchasing or procurement, with a particular emphasis on sourcing and managing complex drawn items.

Role Responsibilities Of The Senior Engineering Buyer

• Managing the end‑to‑end procurement process, including issuing RFQs, facilitating tenders, establishing terms and conditions, conducting negotiations, evaluating bids, and awarding contracts.
• Negotiating with suppliers to secure optimal value and favorable terms.
• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships with key internal teams and external business partners.
• Ensuring all procurement activities adhere to internal policies and legislative requirements.
• Holding procurement delegation authority to sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within established limits.
• Contributing to the ongoing enhancement of supply chain processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Person Specification Of The Senior Engineering Buyer

• Proven track record as a Senior Engineering Buyer or in a similar procurement role.
• Extensive experience sourcing complex drawn components, including mechanical assemblies and PCB assemblies (PCB-A).
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in high‑volume, fast‑paced production environments.
• Strong expertise in procurement best practices, with a focus on efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of effectively managing stakeholder expectations and fostering collaborative relationships.

Salary: up to £55k + benefits.

4 day compressed working week with 2 days working from home.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain