SENIOR BUYER

Reference: M398
Title: SENIOR BUYER
Perm/Temp: Permanent
Salary: £25K - £35K
Postcode: BN
Description: SENIOR BUYER


Our client is an electronic manufacturing company for a worldwide customer base. They now seek an experienced Senior Buyer to assist their Materials Manager. Your responsibilities will include the procurement of a wide range of electronic components and mechanical components, and to participate in supply chain management improvement initiatives.



Key responsibilities will include:

• Procurement of a varied portfolio of electronics and mechanical components.

• Negotiate price, terms and related issues with vendors.

• Expedite orders.

• Continually evaluate current and prospective vendors to ensure best possible cost, quality, delivery and overall supplier reliability.

• Resolve delivery, goods inwards and invoicing issues.

• Monitor the usage levels of the parts within the portfolio and make adjustments to the inventory holding policies in order to minimise stock outs, whilst maintaining high inventory turns.

• To assist the Materials Manager in developing strategies to maximise the value obtained from the department.

Education and Experience:


• Experience in purchasing (preferably in an electronics environment).

• Proven experience of detailed negotiation.

• Computer literate.

• Previous MRP experience a distinct advantage.

Salary negotiable (circa £25-35k AAE) + 22 Days Holiday

(After Qualifying Period - Contributory Pension Scheme, Private Health Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Free Travel Insurance and Discretionary Bonus Scheme.)



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