Buyer with Edinburgh Instruments Ltd

Status: Closed.  Another successful assignment for Oakleigh Resourcing.

Role:  Buyer

Client: Edinburgh Instruments Ltd

Location: Livingston, West Lothian

Remuneration: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits including hybrid working

Background to the role:

Reporting into the Purchasing Manager, the Senior Buyer will take responsibility for the purchase and supplier management of a range of electro-mechanical and machined products as well as assisting the Purchasing Manager in running the department on a day to day basis.  This person will be expected to interface and help manage other procurement professionals across the group and work closely with colleagues in Production.  The role is to source the correct products at the right time and price in line with Manufacturing requirement and approved requests, considering market influences, stock control and logistics. 

Other core responsibilities include:

  • Source, procure, negotiate and administer cost effective purchase (to specification, on time at best pricing) of all components and supplies.
  • Maintain database of orders, products, components, suppliers and costs.
  • Develop and maintain appropriate ‘terms and conditions’ for all procurements.
  • Progress orders to ensure correct on-time delivery.
  • Develop and maintain key suppliers and monitor performance.
  • Maintain and control stocks at cost-effective levels using MRP system. To assist purchasing manager in managing the purchasing department on a day to day basis
  • Assist Purchasing Manager in generation and management of Department Metrics
  • Deputise for Purchasing Manager when required
  • Pro-actively drive process improvements within the department
  • Act on purchasing reports from MRP system
  • Ensure purchasing system complies with Company operating procedures.
  • Maintain best working practices at all times in line with Health and Safety policy guidelines. 

Candidate Profile:

  • We are looking for an engineering and manufacturing buyer / procurement professional, preferably CIPS qualified or in the process of attaining their CIPs certificate (not essential). With a desire to progress their career.
  • Ideally with purchasing experience in some of the following areas: mechanical machined parts, printed circuit boards (PCB), contract manufacturing, cables and electro-mechanical sub assemblies, power supplies and precision machining. 
  • You should have relevant experience in industrial purchasing with a proven knowledge of sourcing components and assemblies and also need to be able to read engineering drawings. 
  • Experience of overseeing or managing a small team would be advantageous but not essential.
  • You will also need to be conversant with MRP/ERP systems and understanding of ‘terms and conditions’ of purchase. 

To chat about this role call Elaine Rippon on 01477 534491 or email your CV to Elaine at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.