Buyer

OSI Systems, Inc.; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturer in St. Neots seeks a Purchasing Coordinator to manage purchasing activities, ensure timely component delivery, and support production needs. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in procurement, although a professional diploma in procurement is desirable but not mandatory. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential for this role, which focuses on optimizing purchasing strategies and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in procurement.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing activities with relevant departments.
• Process purchase requisitions and requests for quotes.
• Perform cost analysis and volume planning.

Skills

Negotiation

Customer service

MS Office

Communication

Education

Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Tools

MRP

Job description

Overview

OSI Electronics, UK is based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. From design, prototype, and PCB assembly to volume box builds, we make electronic products for UK and overseas markets. Being electronics specialists, providing the highest quality, reliability, on-time deliveries, and customer support in UK electronics manufacturing. We focus on end-to-end electronic device manufacturing, customisable to meet the individual requirements of UK and International companies and Original Equipment Manufacturers.

Our customers include medical and life sciences, broadcast and communication, industrial equipment, commercial products, aerospace, and defence. You will find a great team of friendly people who have considerable practical experience and extensive industry knowledge. They are backed by a lean manufacturing organisation who invests in its people, and future, for example, installing a newly configured SMT Hall with advanced technology capabilities and global resources to provide a competitive edge.

Job overview

Coordinate purchasing activities with relevant departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. Process purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers where required.

To obtain quotations from vendors and to ensure components are purchased and expedited for production requirements. Components are to be purchased at the correct specification and price and are delivered to the agreed delivery schedule, in time for the production start dates.

Perform cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities (e.g. material, components). Monitors the cost schedule and scope of assigned subcontractors to negotiable highest quality and best value. Develops new supplier sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive. May recommend cost saving proposals.

Responsibilities

Initial management and purchasing of components as presented by company MRP Escalate any issues to the senior buyer or purchasing managerAssist with the sourcing/resourcing of components needed imminently for productionRaise purchase orders from purchase requisitionsAct as first line of escalation for delivery issues from the expeditorSource correct components at the best price from the right vendors in line with company strategies and requirementsSupport with sharing market intelligence to the relevant internal departments – inclusive of lead time or supply issues, price fluctuations, product obsolescence and franchise informationEnsure system data is accurate and fit for purposeAssist with the timely resolution or invoice, delivery or quality disputesWork with the relevant internal departments to resolve delivery issuesAct as first line of support for any immediate production shortagesSupport the purchasing manager and senior buyer with supply base optimisationSupport the implementation and ongoing use of business strategies

Qualifications

• 3-5 Years Experience• Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply and a member of (CIPS) desirable but not essential.• Electronics manufacturing and/or CEM background desirable but not essential. • Strong MS Office skills and experience with MRP. • Excellent negotiation, customer service and consulting skills.• Strong verbal and written communication skills.