Technical Buyer
| Posting date: | 18 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent benefits package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 December 2025 |
| Location: | PE4 7AP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Coperion UK |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R-7163 |
Summary
Baker Perkins, a technology brand of Coperion – owned by Hillenbrand, is a trusted technology provider in the food industry, operating from the UK and USA. We offer comprehensive solutions, from design to lifetime support, for leading brands worldwide. Our continuous innovation in equipment and processes, along with services leveraging the latest technology, ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
We are now looking for a new Technical Buyer at our HQ site in Peterborough.
TECHNICAL BUYER
As a Technical Buyer, you will play a key role in sourcing and purchasing mechanical parts essential for our manufacturing processes. You will work closely within our local procurement team, also ensuring compliance with our Group policies and contributing to the achievement of our strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Source, evaluate, and select suppliers for machined and welded mechanical parts
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to understand technical specifications and requirements
Negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules to optimize costs and lead times
Improve the quality of purchased parts, conducting supplier performance evaluations, and strengthen partnerships with our strategic suppliers
Manage purchase orders and track procurement activities
Follow group policies, procedures, and KPIs to ensure alignment with corporate objectives
Continuously seek opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
Candidate Profile
Proven experience or relevant training in mechanical engineering or a related field. Knowledge of mechanical components, machining, and welding processes
Previous experience in procurement or purchasing within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Experience in the manufacturing of welded or machined mechanical parts will clearly be a plus, even without prior purchasing experience.
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Familiarity with procurement software and ERP systems
Ability to work effectively within a team and independently
Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven
Join us and be part of shaping the future- Shape what matters for tomorrow
We are now looking for a new Technical Buyer at our HQ site in Peterborough.
TECHNICAL BUYER
As a Technical Buyer, you will play a key role in sourcing and purchasing mechanical parts essential for our manufacturing processes. You will work closely within our local procurement team, also ensuring compliance with our Group policies and contributing to the achievement of our strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Source, evaluate, and select suppliers for machined and welded mechanical parts
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to understand technical specifications and requirements
Negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules to optimize costs and lead times
Improve the quality of purchased parts, conducting supplier performance evaluations, and strengthen partnerships with our strategic suppliers
Manage purchase orders and track procurement activities
Follow group policies, procedures, and KPIs to ensure alignment with corporate objectives
Continuously seek opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
Candidate Profile
Proven experience or relevant training in mechanical engineering or a related field. Knowledge of mechanical components, machining, and welding processes
Previous experience in procurement or purchasing within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Experience in the manufacturing of welded or machined mechanical parts will clearly be a plus, even without prior purchasing experience.
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Familiarity with procurement software and ERP systems
Ability to work effectively within a team and independently
Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven
Join us and be part of shaping the future- Shape what matters for tomorrow