Buyer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a leading design and manufacturer of electronic equipment and instruments as a Buyer. Based in Huntingdon this is a fully onsite position.

This key position sits within an established purchasing team and is to support the sourcing and supply of electronic components as per production requirements.

The successful candidate must have experience purchasing electronic components with the supply chain globally based.

Key responsibilities of the Buyer

• Source components based on forecast and average usage data
• Issue RFQs and collate responses
• Order through franchised distribution to lead time
• Order from alternative sources to fill any gaps
• Obtain acknowledgements and file appropriately
• Report regularly on progress
• Engage with New Projects and attend NPI meetings where required
• Deputise for the Purchasing Manager where required
• Support Quality Manager in resolving supplier quality issues

Skills and experience required of the Buyer

• Experience of a dynamic electronics manufacturing environment
• Experience of buying electronic components
• Experience of using MRP/ERP systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Commercially astute
• Strong negotiation skills

This position would suit someone with experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain as a Junior Buyer, Buyer, Senior Buyer, purchasing specialist, category manager or commodity manager.