Contract Buyer - Electronics

Redline UK; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline UK is looking for three Contract Buyers based in Eastbourne to support ongoing operational procurement activities. The candidates will manage purchasing related to electronic components and mechanical parts, contributing to the growth of a leading global manufacturing organization.

This role is ideal for candidates earlier in their procurement careers, offering a hybrid work pattern of 4 days on-site and 1 day remote. Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing/engineering is essential.
• Experience with purchasing electronic components or mechanical parts.
• Basic manufacturing process knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Support operational procurement activity at the Eastbourne site.
• Manage day-to-day procurement across electronic and mechanical items.
• Assist in delivery-focused buying roles.

Skills

Background within a manufacturing or engineering environment

Exposure to purchasing electronic components, mechanical parts or assemblies

Basic understanding of manufacturing processes

Job description

The Redline Group is working in partnership with a global manufacturing organisation to support their search for three Contract Buyers on a contract basis, supporting ongoing operational procurement activity at their Eastbourne site.

These opportunities are available across Electronics Buying, Mechanical Buying and General Operational Buying, all operating at a similar level within the purchasing team.

The client designs and manufactures specialist, high-reliability technology used in demanding industrial environments. Due to continuing growth and increased production activity, they require additional operational buying support to manage day-to-day procurement across electronic components, mechanical parts and electro-mechanical assemblies.

These are operational, delivery-focused buyer roles, not managerial positions, and suit candidates earlier in their procurement career looking to build on their experience within a manufacturing environment.

Key Skills Required - Contract Buyer (Electronics / Mechanical / General) in Eastbourne:

- Background within a manufacturing or engineering environment

- Exposure to purchasing electronic components, mechanical parts or assemblies

- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (no deep technical design knowledge required)

- Start Date: ASAP

- Working Pattern: Hybrid - 4 days on-site / 1 day remote (optional)

- Hours: 37 hours per week (08:00-16:45, early finish on Fridays)

This role will not accept candidates operating via a PSC; you will therefore need to operate via an Umbrella company.

For more information or to apply for the Contract Buyer opportunities based in Eastbourne, please contact Maddie Ramsden - , 01582 878815