Buyer

React Recruitment Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension

Free parking

Job summary

React Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Materials Buyer for a permanent full-time role near Dartford. The position involves sourcing and negotiating procurement of electronic components for manufacturing operations. Salary is £32,000 to £37,000 per annum.

You'll join a team with standard hours 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and enjoy benefits including 25 days annual leave, a pension, and free parking.

Qualifications

• Electronic component knowledge.
• A good standard of secondary education preferably to A’ Level. (CIPS membership an advantage).
• Thorough understanding of computerised manufacturing systems (ERP, MPS).
• Modern supply methods including JIT and KANBAN.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar role (manufacturing experience an advantage).
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Computer literate including Word, Excel, PDF Writer.
• Cost reduction techniques
• Component recognition skills.
• Accurate and attention to detail driven approach.
• Hands On approach to all tasks

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate with new and lapsed suppliers for procurement of electronic components.

Skills

Electronic component knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Hands-on approach

Work under pressure

Education

Secondary education to A' Level

CIPS membership advantage

Tools

ERP systems

KANBAN

MPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Materials Buyer. This role is offered as a permanent full-time position.

Salary: £32,000 to £37,000 pa

Location: Near Dartford

Hours: 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

• 25 days annual leave
• pension
• free parking

The purpose of the role is to source and negotiate with new/lapsed suppliers the procurement of electronic components.

BUYER EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Electronic component knowledge
• A good standard of secondary education preferably to A’ Level. (CIPS membership an advantage).
• Thorough understanding of computerised manufacturing systems (ERP, MPS).
• Modern supply methods including JIT and KANBAN
• At least 6 months experience in a similar role (manufacturing experience an advantage e.g. electronics).
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Computer literate including Word, Excel, PDF Writer.
• Cost reduction techniques
• Component recognition skills.
• Accurate and attention to detail driven approach.
• Hands On approach to all tasks