Electronics Buyer | Supplier Negotiation & Cost Control

TechPoint Group; Basingstoke; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days holiday

Birthday day off

Private Healthcare

Healthcash plan

Company sick pay

Bonus Scheme

Life insurance

Pension contribution (up to 5% or more

Holiday purchase option

Parental leave

Cycle to work

Salary sacrifice scheme

Tastecard discounts

Free parking

Résumé du poste

TechPoint Group, a leading UK-owned EMS and supply chain specialist, is seeking a Tactical Buyer to join the Thetford team. You will manage day-to-day purchasing, coordinate suppliers and ensure materials arrive on time and at the right quality and cost.

Working with operations and commercial teams, you will monitor deliveries, identify cost-saving opportunities and support supplier qualification. The role includes occasional travel to Thetford and a 38-hour week.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Electronics industry in procurement, purchasing or supply chain.
• Strong communication, negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• Good analytical and organisational capability, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Confident working with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve supply issues.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to identifying cost-saving and process-improvement opportunities.
• Desirable: CIPS Level 3 or 4 qualification is preferred, or a willingness to work towards an appropriate procurement qualification.

Responsabilités

• Purchasing: Validate quotations for best price, place purchase orders, and complete purchases within delegated financial limits or with the appropriate management approval.
• Supplier sourcing and negotiation: Identify suitable suppliers, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Delivery management: Monitor order acknowledgements and delivery schedules, proactively resolving shortages, delays and other supply issues.
• Inventory and cost control: Monitor stock requirements, manage procurement costs and identify opportunities to reduce expenditure or improve value.
• Quality and compliance: Ensure purchased materials and services meet the required specifications, quality standards and business requirements.
• Market and supply research: Investigate alternative sources of supply, monitor relevant market trends, and support supplier qualification and risk-assessment activities.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Work closely with operational, commercial and other internal teams to understand requirements, priorities and delivery timescales.
• Procurement support: Contribute to purchasing initiatives and procurement strategies that improve operational efficiency and continuity of supply.
• Travel: Occasional travel to Thetford

Description du poste

TechPoint Group, a leading UK-owned EMS and supply chain specialist, is seeking a Tactical Buyer to join the Thetford team. You will manage day-to-day purchasing, coordinate suppliers and ensure materials arrive on time and at the right quality and cost.

Working with operations and commercial teams, you will monitor deliveries, identify cost-saving opportunities and support supplier qualification. The role includes occasional travel to Thetford and a 38-hour week.