Electronic Components Buyer — Growth & Long-Term Career

First Call Contract Services; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

First Call Contract Services in Ipswich is seeking a Buyer to raise and manage purchase orders, chase suppliers, and source electronic components and materials for production.

You will review supplier documentation, verify prices and delivery dates, and collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Goods In and Accounts to ensure on-time delivery and cost accuracy. Probation applies, with pay progression after three months.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of electronic components (resistors, capacitors, ICs, diodes, transistors, relays and connectors).
• Familiarity with manufacturer part numbers, datasheets and component specifications.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders through our MRP system.
• Chase suppliers and monitor delivery dates, shortages and long-lead components.
• Obtain quotations and source electronic components, PCBs, mechanical parts and other production materials.
• Review supplier acknowledgements and check prices and delivery dates.
• Match supplier invoices against purchase orders and goods received.
• Investigate price, quantity and invoice discrepancies and request credit notes where required.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Goods In and Accounts.
• Source alternative/equivalent components when parts are obsolete or on long lead times.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier management

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data accuracy

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

First Call Contract Services in Ipswich is seeking a Buyer to raise and manage purchase orders, chase suppliers, and source electronic components and materials for production.

You will review supplier documentation, verify prices and delivery dates, and collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Goods In and Accounts to ensure on-time delivery and cost accuracy. Probation applies, with pay progression after three months.