Engineering Buyer

H Squared Talent Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Technical Buyer to join a fast-paced team. This role involves purchasing electronic components and managing supplier relationships while utilizing MRP systems. The ideal candidate should have strong negotiation skills and a good understanding of procurement in electronics. This position offers a supportive environment that promotes continuous learning and development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Pension, shares scheme, and life insurance

Healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic component or fabricated part purchasing.
• Proven negotiation capabilities and strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of suppliers in electronic procurement.

Responsibilities

• Purchase a wide range of electronic components and fabricated parts.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Use the MRP system daily in procurement activities.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Great communicator

Understanding of electronic and electrical procurement suppliers

ERP/MRP experience

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible working hours, with a half-day on Friday
• Pension, shares scheme, and life insurance.
• Healthcare scheme

Overview

Do you want to work in an enjoyable working environment that s fast-paced and will make the days fly by? As part of a friendly team who are all pulling in the same direction, you'll have freedom and be trusted to follow your instinct and make decisions.

You ll have access to all a fantastic online training platform, which means you ll learn more, become even better at your job, and open doors to internal moves or promotions in the future. We support our team with external training and qualifications too.

The role will involve purchasing a wide range of electronic components and fabricated parts, from PCBAs up to the console assembly level, with daily use of the MRP system. You will also get involved in managing supplier relationships, looking for new ones or improving the relationship with existing suppliers. You will also monitor supplier performance, with support from the wider team as needed.

The Candidate: Technical Buyer

The ideal candidate will have been in a similar position, involved in electronic component or fabricated part purchasing, and will have most of the following skills and experience:

• Strong negotiation skills and a great communicator
• A good understanding of the suppliers in electronic and electrical procurement
• ERP/MRP experience — it doesn\'t matter which one