Buyer SCaaS

Techpoint; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus Christmasshutdown

Your birthday as an additional day off

Private Healthcare

Health cash plan

Company sick pay

Bonus Scheme

Life insurance of 4 x your annual薪

Up to 5% employers pension contribute-

Option to buy up to 5 days of holiday

Enhanced Parental leave pay

Cycle to work scheme

Home and Tech salary sacrifice scheme

Tastecard discounts

Free parking

Job summary

TechPoint Group in the UK is seeking a Buyer to manage day-to-day purchasing activity, ensuring materials are available on time and at the right quality and cost. You will work closely with operations and commercial teams to fulfil orders and drive value across electronics supply chains.

Join a fast-paced procurement function with opportunities to develop strategic sourcing skills, negotiate with suppliers, monitor deliveries and contribute to cost-saving initiatives across our growing business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Electronics industry in procurement, purchasing or supply chain.
• Strong communication, negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• Good analytical and organisational capability, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident working with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve supply issues.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to cost-saving and process improvements.
• CIPS Level 3 or 4 qualification is preferred, or willingness to work towards qualification.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing: Validate quotations, place purchase orders and complete purchases within delegated limits.
• Supplier sourcing and negotiation: Identify suppliers, negotiate pricing and terms, maintain relationships.
• Delivery management: Monitor acknowledgements and schedules, resolve shortages and delays.
• Inventory and cost control: Monitor stock, manage procurement costs and identify savings.
• Quality and compliance: Ensure purchased materials meet specifications and standards.
• Market and supply research: Investigate alternative sources and monitor market trends.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Work with operational, commercial and internal teams on requirements.
• Procurement support: Contribute to procurement strategies that improve efficiency.
• Travel: Occasional travel to Thetford.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional work

Cost-saving

Education

CIPS Level 3/4 (desirable)

Job description

TechPoint Group, is one of the largest UK-owned CEMs. We supply EMS and supply chain services to leading technology companies across the UK and Europe. We operate from a modern, clean environment to support customers in the commercial, space, defence, transport, audio, motorsport, and instrumentation sectors. We have opened a new world-class facility and are looking for new talented people to join us on this exciting journey. Our mission at TechPoint Supply Chain Solutions in Thetford is to add value to our customers by increasing the efficiency of their operations. We build powerful partnerships, allowing everyone to focus on their core competencies while benefiting from our specialised supply chain expertise. Through these partnerships, we can all be experts, delivering quality and value to the marketplace. We managing complex supply chains, material procurement, kitting, manufacturing, through to end-customer order fulfilment, product returns, warranty, repair and re-supply. The Buyer is responsible for managing day-to-day purchasing activity to ensure materials are available when required, at the right quality and cost. Working closely with operational, commercial and other internal stakeholders, the postholder will support business continuity by placing orders, coordinating suppliers, monitoring deliveries and identifying opportunities to improve value and supply performance. This is a tactical Buyer role.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing: Validate quotations for best price, place purchase orders, and complete purchases within delegated financial limits or with the appropriate management approval.
• Supplier sourcing and negotiation: Identify suitable suppliers, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Delivery management: Monitor order acknowledgements and delivery schedules, proactively resolving shortages, delays and other supply issues.
• Inventory and cost control: Monitor stock requirements, manage procurement costs and identify opportunities to reduce expenditure or improve value.
• Quality and compliance: Ensure purchased materials and services meet the required specifications, quality standards and business requirements.
• Market and supply research: Investigate alternative sources of supply, monitor relevant market trends, and support supplier qualification and risk‑assessment activities.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Work closely with operational, commercial and other internal teams to understand requirements, priorities and delivery timescales.
• Procurement support: Contribute to purchasing initiatives and procurement strategies that improve operational efficiency and continuity of supply.
• Travel: Occasional travel to Thetford.

Working Pattern

38 hours, Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5pm, Friday 8.30am-3pm, Flexi start finish times on request.

Experience

• Previous experience within Electronics industry in procurement, purchasing or supply chain.
• Strong communication, negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• Good analytical and organisational capability, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Confident working with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve supply issues.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to identifying cost-saving and process-improvement opportunities.

Desirable

CIPS Level 3 or 4 qualification is preferred, or a willingness to work towards an appropriate procurement qualification.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown
• Your birthday as an additional day off
• Private Healthcare
• Health cash plan
• Company sick pay
• Bonus Scheme
• Life insurance of 4 x your annual salary
• Up to 5% employers pension contribution salary sacrifice
• Option to buy up to 5 days of holiday
• Enhanced Parental leave pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Home and Tech salary sacrifice scheme
• Tastecard discounts
• Free parking