Buyer

Buyer

Fordingbridge

£30,000

We are supporting our client to find a Buyer to join their emerging family run electronics manufacturing business!

This role involves supporting sales through accurate job estimating and procurement. You’ll report directly to the Purchasing Manager and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth flow of parts across the supply chain.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Raise purchase orders and manage delivery schedules to meet production plans
• Support negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favourable terms
• Monitor material availability and proactively address shortages or delays
• Managing orders; Place and schedule parts in line with MRP requirements
• Ensure the MRP system accurately reflects stock dates, locations, and quantities

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience within a similar role
• Previous experience within Contracts Electronics Manufacturing (desirable)
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong commitment to achieving deadlines
• Strong maths and IT skills with the ability to use daily World, Excel, MRP
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams
• Languages: Fluent English. Mandarin or Cantonese is desirable, but not essential

Working Hours and Benefits:

• Working hours : 36.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with flexible start and finish times
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing annually to a maximum of 30 days
• Enjoy a one month paid sabbatical after 6 years of service
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free onsite parking

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years.