Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-tech manufacturing company in Poole is seeking a Buyer to lead procurement activities. The ideal candidate will possess experience in high-tech environments, strong MRP/ERP skills, and familiarity with electronics components. Key responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers and managing inventory to ensure supply continuity. This role requires analytical skills, stakeholder partnering with various departments, and the ability to oversee the purchasing process.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a high-tech manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Buyer experience, or technical background in electronics components or PCBA.
• Understanding of stock control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing process; identifying needs, negotiating with suppliers and placing orders.
• Monitoring stock and inventory levels in MRP/ERP system.
• Supplier Relationship Management with critical supply chain partners.
• Ensure continuity of supply to the facility.
• Stakeholder partnering with design, quality, and engineering.
• Support Stores, goods-in/goods-out, and logistics.

Skills

Buyer

Supply Chain

Purchasing

Procurement

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Job summary

High-Tech manufacturing business requires a Buyer. Applicants need procurement experience within a high-tech environment, MRP/ERP skills and previous exposure to electronics components and electronics, PCBA procurement is advantageous.

Key skills required for this role

• Buyer, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Procurement

Important

• Buyer, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Procurement

Job description

High-Tech manufacturing business requires a Buyer. Applicants need procurement experience within a high-tech environment, MRP/ERP skills and previous exposure to electronics components and electronics, PCBA procurement is advantageous.

The Buyer will offer end-to-end procurement and supply chain service to the business, reporting into a Supply Chain Manager. Responsible for both operational (OTD/OTIF) and strategic (negotiation and supplier management tasks), the Buyer will also support across stock control and dispatch.

Specific duties of the Buyer include:

• Oversee purchasing process; identifying needs, negotiating with suppliers and placing orders
• Monitoring stock and inventory levels in company MRP/ERP system
• Supplier Relationship Management with critical supply chain partners
• Ensure continuity of supply to the facility
• Stakeholder partnering with; design, quality and engineering
• Support Stores, goods-in/goods out and logistics

Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Experience working in a high-tech manufacturing or engineering environment
• Buyer experience, or if strong in electronic components, PCBA or electronic hardware applicants from a technical background can be considered
• MRP/ERP experience
• An understanding of stock control
• Detailed and analytical - competent in MS Excel