Buyer

JMA Wireless; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Liverpool is seeking a Buyer to oversee inventory levels and support production requirements. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, alongside strong analytical and interpersonal skills. An educational background in technical or supply chain is preferred. This role offers a salary range of $65,000 - $80,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Health and wellness coverage

Personal protection benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in buying for a manufacturing organization in an MRP environment.
• Knowledge in typical purchasing practices and procedures.
• Exceptional computer skills and a high degree of initiative.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain inventory and purchases to support manufacturing needs.
• Assist in Design and build out of supplier portal.
• Stay current with skills in Supply Chain or leadership through training.

Skills

Inventory analysis

Interpersonal skills

Cost analytics

Attention to detail

SAP experience

Education

BS degree in Technical or Supply Chain preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G. It makes the world’s most advanced software-based 5G platform, designed, coded, and manufactured in Syracuse, NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country.

Across its global tech centers, JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. JMA’s technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers, the most iconic stadiums, major universities, leading healthcare centers, the busiest transit centers, and the U.S. Military.

5G is more than another G on your phone — it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industry’s fastest growing technology company to shape that future today.

The Buyer will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining proper inventory levels to support production requirements on time. This roll will also research, analyze, and forecast current and future buying trends. Will help develop and maintain relationships with responsible vendor base and assess financial risks of purchases.

Position Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain inventory and purchases to support manufacturing needs and company goals
• Periodically review and adjust workload priorities
• Assist in Design and build out of supplier portal with consultants and begin implementation with key suppliers
• Stay current with skills relevant to supply chain or leadership by taking trainings in Supply Chain or leadership

Position Requirements

• BS degree preferred (Technical or Supply Chain preferred)
• 5+ years’ experience in buying for a manufacturing organization in an MRP environment
• Knowledge or willing to learn typical purchasing practices and procedures
• Knowledge in cost analytics, PPAP/Component Capability and Design for Manufacturing techniques is preferred
• Exceptional computer skills and SAP experience desired
• High degree of initiative and attention to detail in a diverse and highly multi-task environment
• Excellent follow up
• Strong interpersonal skills

$65,000 - $80,000 a year The US national annual base salary range for this is $65,000 - $80,000. The range includes base salary that is expected to be paid for this role. Actual base salary will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the scope and complexity of the role, the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, peer and market data and geographic location.

At JMA, our people are deeply committed to their work and we provide benefits to match. When you join JMA you have immediate access to everything you need. Whether you're looking for employee discounts, financial, legal and/or childcare resources and support, we have you covered. We believe in providing comprehensive health and wellness coverage along with monetary rewards towards health goals, in addition to numerous company-provided personal protection benefits at no additional cost to you.

At JMA, we don’t just accept differences — we embrace them. JMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.