Electronics Buyer

Mansell Recruitment Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

25 days leave

Training & development

Career progression

Stable environment

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking a Buyer to join a busy Supply Chain team within a well-established engineering and manufacturing business in the United Kingdom. You will procure materials, components and subcontract services to support production schedules while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

You will work closely with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing and Sales to optimise supplier performance, negotiate commercial terms and drive lean inventory practices such as Kanban.

Qualifications

• Experience as Buyer, Purchasing or Supply Chain in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Must have electronics experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Good understanding of JIT and Kanban.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management.
• Excellent communication across departments.
• CIPS qualification or working towards advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials, components and subcontract services to support production.
• Develop relationships with key suppliers, driving improvements in cost, quality and delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor MRP outputs and place purchase orders per production demand.
• Support new product introductions with sourcing and cost optimisation.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory management using lean techniques, including Kanban and buffer stock.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement plans.
• Maintain purchasing records and ERP data.

Skills

Electronics

ERP/MRP

Negotiation

Excel

Supplier mgmt

Kanban

Cost reduction

Stakeholder mgmt

Detail orient

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

The Company

Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business supplying high-quality products to customers across a range of technical industries. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service, they offer a collaborative working environment.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Buyer to join a busy Supply Chain team. You will be responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, components and subcontract services, supporting production schedules while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Working closely with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing and Sales, you will play a key role in optimising supplier performance, negotiating commercial agreements and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of materials, components and subcontract services to support production requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, driving improvements in cost, quality and delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor MRP outputs and ensure purchase orders are placed in line with production demand.
• Work closely with Engineering and Sales to support new product introduction and identify cost-effective sourcing solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory management through lean supply chain techniques, including Kanban and buffer stock strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvement plans where required.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and ERP data.

Skills & Experience

Previous experience within a Buyer, Purchasing or Supply Chain role in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Must have electronics experience

Experience using ERP/MRP systems.

Good understanding of modern purchasing and inventory management techniques, including JIT and Kanban.

Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple departments.

Good commercial awareness with a proactive approach to cost reduction.

Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS would be advantageous.

The Package

• Up to £37,000
• Company pension.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Stable, supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing engineering business