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Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom Date posted April 30, 2026 Job ID 21951
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Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
Join METTLER TOLEDO Safeline as a Buyer and play a crucial role in sourcing high-quality electrical and electronic components and materials that drive our market-leading Metal Detectors. Our products reach customers in over 140 countries worldwide, supported by a global team of more than 17,000 dedicated employees.

We're looking for a detail-oriented, strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills and a passion for building supplier relationships. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to contribute to a global leader in product inspection technology, apply now to be part of our dedicated procurement team!

What You'll Do
  • Source and identify suppliers for electrical and electronic components.
  • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms.
  • Place and track purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong relationships.
  • Work closely with engineering and production teams on product needs.
  • Manage the procurement process and resolve supply chain issues.
  • Stay updated on market trends and new technologies.
  • Manage inventory to prevent shortages or excess stock.
  • Address quality, delivery, or invoice issues.
  • Handle End of Life and Last Time Buy components and maintain purchasing dashboards.
What You Need to Succeed
  • Degree or equivalent desirable in Supply Chain Management or Engineering
  • CIPS Qualified or working towards 
  • Purchasing experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Experience in Low-Cost Country Sourcing e.g. Asia and Eastern Europe 
  • Confident in SAP, Power BI and other tools to develop reports and dashboards
Our Offer to You
  • Comprehensive benefits – including annual bonus scheme, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Strong Work-Life Balance – enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements (2 days WFH after probation period), enhanced policies, focus on employee wellbeing, free breakfast and early finish on Fridays
  • Global Exposure – work with international stakeholders and teams across METTLER TOLEDO's global network
  • Inclusive Culture – thrive in an environment that values authenticity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Career Progression – learn from industry experts, enhance existing skills, benefit from our commitment to training and development.
  • Community Involvement – actively contribute to the well-being of our community through initiatives such as local litter picking and supporting charity events.

Choose what you do with your skills and apply now to be part of a team that engineers solutions for a better, safer world.

About Mettler Toledo
METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We promote equal opportunity worldwide and value diversity in our global workforce, which reflects the diversity in the many countries in which we operate internationally. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity begins with our recruitment and selection process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please get in touch by email to ukrecruitment@mt.com so that we can make alternative arrangements for you. For more information on our commitment to Sustainability, Diversity and Equal Opportunity please visit us here.
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