Buyer - Production Equipment

Interim Buyer - Production Equipment This is a high-impact role within the Indirect Procurement function, with responsibility for Production Equipment and CAPEX purchasing. You will work on complex, high-value investment projects where procurement plays a central role in achieving the right balance between cost, quality, technology, timing and commercial risk. The role offers significant exposure to international suppliers, major investment projects and stakeholders across multiple countries. You will work closely with engineering, project teams, finance, legal, operations and procurement colleagues to ensure that sourcing decisions support the wider business strategy. What you will doYou will take ownership of procurement activities throughout the sourcing and project lifecycle, from supplier assessment and commercial strategy through negotiation, contracting and implementation. Your responsibilities will include:Develop and execute sourcing strategies for production equipment and other major CAPEX investments.Lead commercial negotiations with international suppliers, securing competitive terms while protecting the organisation's long-term interests.Manage commercial agreements and support contract negotiations in collaboration with relevant internal functions.Work closely with engineering, project management, finance, operations and other stakeholders to understand requirements and identify the best commercial solutions.Challenge specifications, supplier proposals and established ways of working where there is an opportunity to improve value.Identify and implement savings opportunities across price, technology, specifications, logistics, supply chain and commercial terms.Evaluate and benchmark potential suppliers, markets and alternative sourcing solutions.Manage supplier selection and sourcing projects against agreed milestones, budgets and business requirements.Establish productive, professional relationships with strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders.Ensure procurement data, supplier information and project documentation are maintained accurately and transparently.Manage several projects simultaneously, prioritising effectively while ensuring commitments and deadlines are met.Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools and ways of working. What we are looking forYou are commercially minded, curious and comfortable operating in an environment where priorities can change quickly. You enjoy complex challenges and are prepared to question established approaches when there is a better way of achieving the business objective.You combine strong negotiation skills with analytical thinking and the ability to understand the bigger business picture. You can move comfortably between detailed commercial discussions and broader strategic considerations. We expect you to bring:A university degree in business, economics, engineering, procurement or another relevant technical discipline, or equivalent experience.Experience within procurement, sourcing, purchasing or a closely related commercial function.Strong commercial and negotiation capability.An analytical and structured approach to evaluating business cases and supplier proposals.The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities independently.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.A proactive approach and willingness to challenge existing practices constructively.High integrity, sound professional judgement and a strong sense of accountability.A results-oriented mindset and the ability to take initiatives from idea through to execution.Strong proficiency in English, both written and spoken.Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and related business tools is an advantage. What will make you successfulThe successful candidate will be someone who takes ownership rather than waits for direction.You will be comfortable working with ambiguity, able to build credibility with technical and commercial stakeholders, and confident enough to challenge suppliers and internal teams when necessary. At the same time, you understand that successful procurement is built on collaboration, trust and long-term relationships.You should enjoy working internationally and be motivated by the opportunity to influence significant investment decisions. You will be expected to bring energy, commercial curiosity and a continuous-improvement mindset to the role. Why this opportunity?This is an opportunity to join a collaborative international procurement environment where your work will have a direct impact on major business investments. You will have the opportunity to:Work with high-value CAPEX and production equipment projects.Engage directly with international suppliers and stakeholders.Influence commercial outcomes and generate measurable business value.Develop your strategic sourcing and negotiation expertise.Work across technical, commercial and operational disciplines.Become part of a team that values initiative, integrity and continuous development. If you are a commercially driven procurement professional who enjoys complex projects, international collaboration and creating tangible business value, this could be an excellent next step.

About BayInCoBayInCo is a specialist consulting and talent partner helping businesses access the right expertise at the right time. We work with ambitious companies navigating growth, transformation, change and new challenges. Our focus is simple: bringing great people together with businesses where they can make a real difference. We work across Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing and Technology. Our consultants bring deep specialist knowledge combined with practical business experience.We believe experience matters, but so does the ability to turn experience into results. That is why we look beyond the CV when we select our consultants and partners. We look for people who are curious, commercially minded, collaborative and prepared to take responsibility. People who can quickly understand a business, build trust and make things happen. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: Professional. Pragmatic. Personal.Professional means bringing expertise, integrity and high standards to everything we do.Pragmatic means focusing on solutions, not bureaucracy, and making things happen.Personal means building genuine relationships based on trust, respect and openness. We believe the best results come when talented people feel trusted, challenged and empowered. At BayInCo, you will have the opportunity to work with interesting companies and meaningful business challenges. You will also become part of a network of experienced professionals who share knowledge and create opportunities for each other. We value independence, initiative and the confidence to challenge the status quo. We want people who are ambitious about what they can achieve — not simply about the title on their business card. Our philosophy is captured in our promise: Be All You Can Be.