Buyer

We have an exciting opportunity to work for a nationally recognised manufacturing business, considered to be the leader in its field. Pay rates from £26,436 per annum, increasing after a three month probationary period. The role of Buyer is based in Ipswich.

We offer full support for you to succeed in your role! First Call Contract Services are an employer of choice for candidates from many backgrounds, such as delivery driver, warehouse, customer service, support worker, retail associate, cleaner and many more.

Shifts for Buyer:

• 07:30 to 16:00
• Monday to Friday

Pay :

• £26,436 pa
• Increases after successful completion of three months probation

Main Duties of Buyer:

• Raising and managing purchase orders through our MRP system.
• Chasing suppliers and monitoring delivery dates, shortages and long-lead components.
• Obtaining quotations and sourcing electronic components, PCBs, mechanical parts and other production materials.
• Reviewing supplier acknowledgements and checking prices and delivery dates.
• Matching supplier invoices against purchase orders and goods received.
• Investigating price, quantity and invoice discrepancies and requesting credit notes where required.
• Working closely with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Goods In and Accounts.
• Helping source alternative/equivalent electronic components when parts are obsolete, unavailable or on long lead times.

Experience and skills required:

• Previous purchasing/buying experience and good attention to detail
• Knowledge of electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, ICs, diodes, transistors, relays and connectors would be particularly valuable
• Comfortable working with manufacturer part numbers, datasheets and component specifications
• Experience with purchase invoice matching, supplier queries and ERP/MRP systems would be beneficial
• Organised, proactive, accurate and confident dealing directly with suppliers
• Good communication and IT skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidates to begin a career with a company that offers genuine long-term opportunities and career development.