Senior Buyer

Proven experience purchasing electronic components within a manufacturing environment is essential.

A leading high voltage electronics manufacturer are currently recruiting for a Senior Buyer on a full-time, permanent basis in Pulborough, West Sussex.

Role - Senior Buyer
Type - Permanent
Location - Pulborough, West Sussex
Salary - £45,000 - £50,000 + benefits

Key responsibilities for the Senior Buyer will include and will not be limited to:

• Manage the purchasing process from supplier quote through to order placement and delivery
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, cost and delivery targets are met
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms and supply agreements
• Monitor supplier performance and lead regular review meetings
• Work closely with Planning to ensure materials are available to meet production demand
• Resolve supply issues, shortages and delivery risks
• Identify and manage supply chain risks to maintain continuity of supply
• Keep supplier, pricing and purchasing data up to date within the ERP system
• Visit suppliers across the UK and Europe when required (typically once per month)

Key skills and experience required for Senior Buyer job applicant and will not be limited to:

• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience purchasing electronic components, PCBAs or electro-mechanical products
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness
• Proven ability to build and manage supplier relationships
• Experience delivering cost-saving and supplier improvement projects
• Understanding of supplier quality standards and engineering change processes
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to analyse data and make informed decisions
• Willingness to travel for supplier meetings across the UK and Europe

To apply for this Senior Buyer / Strategic Buyer / Senior Commodity Buyer / Operational Buyer candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.