Buyer

Buyer / Expediter – Technical Support Function
Telford
Salary: Negotiable based on experience and qualifications

This is a varied and hands-on support role suited to an experienced Buyer/Expediter who thrives in a fast-paced, technically driven environment. The role plays a critical part in supporting internal teams by ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of engineered components, while maintaining strong supplier relationships and clear communication across the business.
You will act as a key link between technical teams, suppliers, and project stakeholders, using your commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and technical understanding to keep projects moving and priorities aligned.

Key Responsibilities

• Support internal technical and project teams by sourcing and purchasing engineered parts and materials
• Review and interpret technical requirements, drawings, or specifications to ensure correct sourcing
• Identify suitable suppliers and manage ongoing supplier relationships
• Issue RFQs, evaluate responses, and negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal requirements
• Actively expedite orders, progress chase suppliers, and manage delivery commitments
• Monitor and communicate potential delays or risks, proposing practical solutions
• Maintain accurate purchasing and delivery data within internal systems
• Support stock control activities, including monitoring levels and resolving discrepancies
• Assist with general purchasing, administrative, and documentation tasks as required
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across technical, operational, and commercial functions

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a buyer, expediter, purchasing, or supply-chain support role
• Confident working with engineered or technical components
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to balance cost, quality, and delivery
• Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Comfortable liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels
• Able to interpret technical information and communicate it clearly
• Well organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident user of ERP/MRP systems and standard office software
• Calm under pressure with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Personal Attributes

• Dynamic, adaptable, and eager to take ownership
• A natural problem-solver who enjoys supporting others
• Approachable, collaborative, and confident in communication
• Driven by accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement