Buyer

We are recruiting for a Buyer based in Basildon, Essex. This is a one  year maternity leave contract and possibility of permanent.  Experience in purchasing/buying in the manufacturing sector would be preferred.  As part of a small team of friendly buyers, this role will be responsible for supporting the costing activities for new quotes to provide accurate information to be used for ordering in the future. The role will be an integral part of a busy purchasing team by supporting an increasingly high volume of quoting activity to free up other team members to focus on new product introduction and day to day production buying.

Key responsibilities

• Develop close working relationship with other key functions (Production, engineering and sales) in the company to support commercial negotiations for new projects

• Solicit and negotiate supplier price, lead time and delivery quotations

• Analyse complex data for multiple components and reach decisions on the best purchasing options

• Use the MRP system to support purchasing and quoting activities

• Provide additional support to the wider team in the day to day buying and purchasing activities of the team in times of high workload or absence

• Provide general support to the Purchasing Manager as required.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Previous knowledge and experience in a similar role is essential, a minimum of 3-5 years

• Experience of working for a Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM) is highly desirable

• Knowledge and experience in the use of an MRP system such as Factory Master

• Excellent organisational and planning skills

• Strong numerical and analytical skills using Excel and databases

• Problem solving and strong initiative to think laterally and find solutions

• Excellent communication skills and experience liaising with suppliers and internal/external customers.

Working hours: 39 hours per week

Mon to Thurs: 08:00 to 16:30

Fri: 08:00 to 15:30

Competitive salary and benefits