Technical BuyerLocation: Gloucester On-siteAdvanced Engineering and Assembly Shape the supply chain behind world-class automationThis business is a global leader in automated battery assembly and manufacturing equipment, designing and delivering highly engineered solutions that power the future.We''re looking for a Technical Buyer to join their Procurement team and play a critical role in sourcing complex, precision-engineered components that meet demanding technical and commercial requirements.If you have an engineering mindset, enjoy working closely with suppliers, and want to see your decisions directly influence production and performance, this role offers real ownership and impact.The roleAs a Technical Buyer, you''ll manage the end-to-end procurement of technically complex, made-to-specification components. Working closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance, you''ll ensure suppliers deliver on cost, quality, delivery, and capability, while continuously improving performance and reducing supply-chain risk.This role suits someone with a strong engineering background, whether gained in procurement or a hands-on manufacturing environment, who is confident interpreting technical drawings and assessing supplier capability.What you''ll be doing Manage day-to-day procurement activity including order placement, expediting, quality issue resolution, and invoice query clearanceMaintain accurate MRP and purchase order dataSource and onboard suppliers capable of meet