Buyer

SPX; Wappenham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Education support

Leadership development programs

Job summary

SPX is seeking a Buyer in a hybrid role based at Wappenham, Northamptonshire. You will join a small Purchasing team to procure electronic components, mechanical items, goods, materials and services, aligning purchasing with business priorities and customer requirements.

The role involves day-to-day supplier management, RFQ issuance, PO placement, and collaboration with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to improve delivery, cost, and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement/supply chain and related activities.
• Negotiation and commercial awareness.
• Ability to administer Purchase Orders and purchasing processes.

Responsibilities

• Obtain quotations and place purchase orders per processes.
• Manage suppliers and open PO book; expedite to delivery dates.
• Issue RFQs and negotiate price/lead time.
• Resolve ordering queries with suppliers and internal teams.
• Maintain approved supplier list and supplier reviews.
• Keep ERP data accurate (PO dates, pricing, confirmations).
• Monitor supplier performance and support corrective actions.
• Assist inventory control with material availability and lead times.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Process-driven procurement

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Requisition ID74627-Posted -CommTech (CommTech)-Northamptonshire-Wappenham

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of Detection and Measurement, Enterprise Control Systems (ECS) is a leading supplier of long range data links that support real time high resolution video transfer between air and ground users. In creating products like RF inhibitors and specialized equipment for military and security purposes, we protect ground forces and infrastructure around the world.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Buyer, you will work in a small Purchasing team and will be responsible for the effective procurement of electronic components, mechanical items, goods, materials and services, and any other items or services as required by the business.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Obtaining quotations and placing Purchase Orders in accordance with business processes and requirements
• Day to day management of suppliers and the open Purchase Order book, managing on time delivery by expediting of orders to contracted delivery dates and to need by dates
• Issuing Requests for quotation
• Negotiation of price and lead time with suppliers
• Working with suppliers and internal functions to resolve ordering queries
• Working with the quality team to resolve quality issues with suppliers
• Maintenance of Approved Supplier List and supplier reviews
• Resolve delivery and invoicing queries
• Maintain accurate purchasing data within ERP systems, including purchase order dates, pricing, supplier confirmations, acknowledgements and delivery updates
• Monitor supplier performance, escape risks to delivery, quality, cost or service levels, and support corrective actions where required
• Support inventory control by reviewing material availability, shortages, excess stock and supplier lead times to help maintain production continuity
• Work closely with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance teams to align purchasing activity with business priorities and customer requirements
• Ensure purchasing activities are completed in line with company policies, approval requirements, delegated authority limits and compliance standards
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve supplier lead times, improve purchase order accuracy and support continuous improvement within the purchasing function

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

• Minimum 1 years’ experience within procurement, supply chain or with relevant skills
• Basic negotiation and commercial awareness
• Process-driven with working knowledge of the administration of Purchase Orders, purchasing processes and related activities
• Self-motivated and able to work and make decisions under pressure with tight timeframes
• Flexible to adapt to changing situations and environments
• Confident communicator written, verbal, face to face and by telephone.
• Numerate with analytical skills
• Able to identify opportunities for savings
• Intermediate MS Office Skills

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience of working in a manufacturing / engineering environment with experience of electronic components, assemblies and mechanical / machined parts
• Organised and have good attention to detail
• Continuous Improvement activities and methodologies
• Ability to identify and manage problems and risks
• Analytical with an enquiring mind
• Willing to undertake a variety of tasks from the transactional to the complex with multiple dependencies
• Able to build good relationships and attend and host supplier and internal meetings
• A desire to develop knowledge and skills in procurement and supply
• Flexible and supportive approach

Travel & Working Environment

• Hybrid (Currently 3 days on site)
• Visits to suppliers as required

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realise their fullest potential.