Buyer

Flash Technology, LLC; Wappenham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Bonus plans

Educational assistance

Leadership development programs

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.

SPX offers a hybrid working environment with supplier visits as required; you will manage quotations, place POs, expedite deliveries, and collaborate with Planning, Production, Engineering,

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience within procurement, supply chain, or related fields.
• Basic negotiation and commercial awareness.
• Process-driven with PO administration knowledge.
• Self-motivated and able to work under tight timeframes.
• Confident communicator across written, verbal and telephone channels.
• Numerate with analytical skills.
• Able to identify opportunities for savings.
• Intermediate MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining quotations and placing Purchase Orders in accordance with business processes.
• Day to day management of suppliers and the open Purchase Order book, ensuring on-time delivery by expediting to delivery dates.
• Issuing Requests for quotations.
• 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 purchasing data within ERP systems, including PO dates, pricing, supplier confirmations, acknowledgements and delivery updates.
• Monitor supplier performance, escalating risks to delivery, quality, cost or service levels, and support corrective actions.
• Support inventory control by reviewing material availability and supplier lead times.
• Collaborate with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance to align purchasing with priorities.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Communication

MS Office

ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

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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)

• 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, escalating 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:

Required Experience

• 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.