Technical Buyer

AssetCool; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Leeds seeks a proactive Technical Buyer to manage procurement processes for advanced robotic systems. The role involves supplier relationship management, supporting new product development, and ensuring timely availability of materials. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing or engineering procurement. The company offers a competitive salary and flexible work options in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work options

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Technical Buyer, Procurement, or Supply Chain role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement process for specialist components.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Support new product development by sourcing innovative parts.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve supplier performance.
• Monitor and report on supplier quality and reliability.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving abilities

Technical understanding

Effective communication

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

About AssetCool

AssetCool is addressing one of the most pressing challenges in the global energy transition - grid congestion. By combining cutting-edge grid robotics with breakthrough materials science, our technology transforms the physical performance of the grid in situ, increasing current-carrying capacity by up to 30%, at just 5% of the cost and in a tenth of the time compared to conventional approaches.

In addition to enhancing capacity, our solutions tackle other grid constraints including corrosion, electrical noise, and enable the collection of high-value data to build accurate, predictive digital twins. This technology is proving transformative and is being adopted at an accelerating pace, with deployments across Canada, Slovenia, the UK, and the USA, and a strong global deployment pipeline.

AssetCool is a fast-growing company with plans to more than double in size over the next six months. Backed by international investors from the US, mainland Europe, and the UK, we are proud to be one of the most innovation-focused companies in the UK energy sector.

We’re looking for ambitious, mission-driven individuals who are excited to work hard alongside their colleagues to build and deploy world-leading technology that tackles some of the planet’s most urgent infrastructure challenges.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge robotics manufacturer, where innovation, precision, and quality are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Technical Buyer to play a key role in ensuring the smooth supply of technical components, raw materials, and services that support the design, build, and delivery of our advanced robotic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement process for specialist components, materials, and services used in robotic manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, both in the UK and internationally.
• Support new product development (NPD/NPI) by sourcing new and innovative parts and ensuring procurement aligns with engineering requirements.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and planning teams to ensure materials are available to meet project and production deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, negotiate competitive terms, and improve supplier performance.
• Monitor and report on supplier quality, delivery, and reliability.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to manage purchasing activity, maintain accurate stock levels, and ensure data integrity.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in a Technical Buyer, Procurement, or Supply Chain role within a manufacturing or engineering environment (robotics, automation, or high-tech sectors advantageous).
• Strong technical understanding, with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Commercially astute with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Why Join AssetCool?

• Work on groundbreaking technology revolutionizing the power grid.
• Fast-growing startup with significant industry traction and large-scale projects.
• Collaborative, innovation-driven team with exciting career growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary, and flexible work options

We know that women and other underrepresented groups can sometimes feel they need to meet every single requirement listed in a job description. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we’re looking for, either for this role or another opportunity within our team.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We’re committed to building an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

If you have a disability or any specific requirements and need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.