Electronics Buyer

Matchtech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Buyer for a full-time, permanent role in Wallingford within a leading technology and logistics environment. You will create and manage purchase orders, liaise with suppliers, and coordinate with planning and production to ensure material availability and timely deliveries.

The role is hybrid with 3 days on-site after an initial period, offering £50,000 plus benefits and good progression opportunities in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain (circa 3+ years).
• Background supporting manufacturing operations, ideally buying direct materials or components.
• Strong supplier communication skills with a practical, problem-solving approach to delivery and supply issues.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with planning, production, engineering, and warehouse teams.
• Understanding of inventory, delivery scheduling, and production priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with outsourced assemblies or contract manufacturing environments (desirable).
• Working knowledge of Incoterms, logistics, and international purchasing (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials, components, and outsourced assemblies in line with production schedules
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm order acknowledgements, delivery dates, and shipment details
• Expedite or defer orders to align with changing demand and production priorities
• Monitor supplier performance across delivery and responsiveness, escalating issues where required
• Collaborate with planning, production, and warehouse teams to support material availability and inventory accuracy
• Track and resolve supply issues including shortages, delays, quality concerns, and invoice discrepancies
• Support onboarding of new suppliers and contract manufacturers by setting up transactional purchasing processes

Skills

Purchasing experience

Manufacturing background

Supplier communications

Cross-functional

Incoterms knowledge

International purchasing

Job description

Proven experience in a Buyer or similar procurement-focused role within a manufacturing environment.

A leading advanced technology and logistics business are currently recruiting for a Buyer on a full-time, permanent basis in Wallingford.

Job Details

• Role - Buyer


• Type - Permanent


• Location - South Oxford (hybrid 3 days on site after the first few months)


• Salary - £50,000 + benefits

Key responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials, components, and outsourced assemblies in line with production schedules


• Liaise with suppliers to confirm order acknowledgements, delivery dates, and shipment details


• Expedite or defer orders to align with changing demand and production priorities


• Monitor supplier performance across delivery and responsiveness, escalating issues where required


• Collaborate with planning, production, and warehouse teams to support material availability and inventory accuracy


• Track and resolve supply issues including shortages, delays, quality concerns, and invoice discrepancies


• Support onboarding of new suppliers and contract manufacturers by setting up transactional purchasing processes

Key skills and experience required

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain (circa 3+ years)


• Background supporting manufacturing operations, ideally buying direct materials or components


• Strong supplier communication skills with a practical, problem-solving approach to delivery and supply issues


• Ability to work cross-functionally with planning, production, engineering, and warehouse teams


• Understanding of inventory, delivery scheduling, and production priorities in a fast-paced environment


• Familiarity with outsourced assemblies or contract manufacturing environments (desirable)


• Working knowledge of Incoterms, logistics, and international purchasing (desirable)

Environment

• Thrives in ambiguity and takes ownership


• Is proactive, resilient and keen to make a visible difference


• Has experience in manufacturing or direct procurement (preferred)

What makes this stand out

• Opportunity to shape a growing procurement function


• Close collaboration with Sourcing Specialists and leadership team


• Strong progression potential with clear examples internally


• CIPS support available


• Excellent benefits including share options, private healthcare and onsite meals

Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.