Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company near Maidenhead seeks a Buyer to enhance procurement of materials and manage vendor relationships. This position offers excellent career growth and a compensation package that includes a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for supply chain professionals.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Pension matched up to 8%

Flexible working options

5% Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a supply chain organization.
• Previous experience as a buyer in a manufacturing/engineering company is an advantage.
• Experience in buying electronic parts, PCBs, and subassemblies.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply chain relationships with vendors.
• Negotiate and issue purchase orders as per requirements.
• Analyze and process supplier notifications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time-management

People skills

Education

Level 4 or 5 NVQ in business or related field

Degree in supply chain or related field

CIPS qualification or studying certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Buyer – Maidenhead - Up to £45,000, to £55,000 5% Bonus, Car Allowance and Private Healthcare

Melbreck Technical are working with a leading designer and manufacturer of special purpose electro-mechanical and electronic equipment based near Maidenhead.

Due to a planned expansion and succession planning for the next two to three years, they are actively looking for a Buyer to join the organisation as soon as possible.

This role comes with excellent career prospects as it is a critical position within the business’s growth strategy.

Buyer – Job Role:

To ensure the effective procurement of materials, components, major work packages and services for the Business

To manage end to end supply of parts for nominated commodities, ensuring that the relevant commodity strategy is deployed.

To ensure competitive sourcing for all products and/or services with the objective of delivering year on year savings.

Identify and highlight any areas for cost savings across the function through process improvements or otherwise.

Buyer – Role Responsibilities:

Manage the end-to-end supply chain relationship with a specified group of vendors so as to ensure the best possible quality, cost, delivery and overall supplier reliability.

Negotiate and issue purchase orders directed by purchase requisition from planner or MRP action message and in accordance with planned inventory strategies.

Review MRP requirements to ensure component deliveries are scheduled in line with production requirements; reviewing and issuing purchase orders and making necessary changes to requirements, schedule and price.

Analyse and process supplier notifications.

Manage the communication of and expedition of all engineering changes and schedule changes.

Be the data owner for all supply master data.

Monitor the delivery status of scheduled receipts to ensure on time delivery to need.

Buyer – Candidate Requirements:

3 to 5 years of experience working in a supply chain organisation. Previous experience as a buyer within a manufacturing/engineering company is an advantage.

Have experience of buying electronic parts, PCBs and Sub Assemblies

Level 4 or Level 5 NVQ or a degree in business, operations, supply chain, or related field.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer skills, being proficient in Microsoft Office software packages (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc).

Proficient people skills.

Experience of influencing and/or negotiating.

Experience of supplier relationship management.

Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational and time-management skills.

Exposure of working in a manufacturing environment desirable.

Ability to work to financial and time-sensitive constraints

Experienced in working within MRP environments.

CIPS qualification or studying certification is desirable

Flexible working options

Up to 5% Discretionary Bonus

Private medical cover

Pension matched up to 8%

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a forward-thinking business that can offer you excellent career growth opportunities.

If you are interested in this role, please Apply Now!