Electronics Buyer — Hybrid, Shape a Growing Procurement

Matchtech; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Buyer for a leading advanced technology and logistics business in Wallingford, with hybrid work (3 days on site after probation). The role focuses on purchasing electronic components and outsourced assemblies to support production schedules.

The successful candidate will coordinate with suppliers, monitor delivery and inventory, and improve processes across planning, production and warehouse teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in buyer role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing electronic components.
• Strong supplier communication with a practical problem-solving approach.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with planning, production and warehouse.
• Understanding of inventory, delivery scheduling and production priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders for electronic 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 and escalate 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

Electronic component purchasing

Supplier communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory management

Delivery scheduling

Incoterms knowledge

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Buyer for a leading advanced technology and logistics business in Wallingford, with hybrid work (3 days on site after probation). The role focuses on purchasing electronic components and outsourced assemblies to support production schedules.

The successful candidate will coordinate with suppliers, monitor delivery and inventory, and improve processes across planning, production and warehouse teams.