Buyer

Proactive Global; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement company in St. Neots is seeking a proactive Buyer to coordinate purchasing activities and ensure cost-effective acquisition of materials. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in procurement, particularly in electronics manufacturing, and excels in negotiation and supplier management. Join a team dedicated to maintaining efficient procurement operations while engaging with internal stakeholders.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in procurement, supply chain, or related roles.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing or Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing activities in line with MRP requirements.
• Raise and manage purchase orders and requisitions.
• Source components at optimal pricing from approved vendors.
• Evaluate supplier quotations for best value and quality.
• Expedite deliveries and elevate supply issues.
• Support urgent sourcing needs for production.
• Act as first-line support for delivery delays.
• Maintain accurate procurement data and resolve disputes.
• Share market intelligence with internal teams.
• Assist in supply base optimisation.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Customer service

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to join our clients procurement team. You will be responsible for coordinating purchasing activities across departments, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of components and materials to meet production schedules. This role is key to supplier management, cost optimisation, and maintaining accurate procurement data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing activities in line with MRP requirements and production schedules.
• Raise and manage purchase orders and requisitions.
• Source components at optimal pricing and specifications from approved vendors.
• Evaluate supplier quotations to ensure best value and quality.
• Expedite deliveries and elevate supply issues to senior buyer or purchasing manager.
• Support urgent sourcing needs for immediate production requirements.
• Act as first-line support for delivery delays and production shortages.
• Maintain accurate procurement data and resolve invoice, delivery, or quality disputes.
• Share market intelligence with internal teams (lead time changes, price fluctuations, product obsolescence).
• Assist in supply base optimisation and implementation of procurement strategies.

Qualifications

3-5 years' experience in procurement, supply chain, or related roles. Experience in electronics manufacturing or Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and MRP systems.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Strong customer service and internal stakeholder engagement.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy