Junior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electronics sector seeks a Junior Buyer to manage supplier relationships and ensure timely order fulfillment. Successful candidates will contribute to inventory control and cost negotiations, supported by a comprehensive training program and a commitment to employee development. Join a dynamic EMEA team dedicated to excellence in service and supply chain solutions.

Benefits

Career Development and Progression

Social Club and Events

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process flaws.
• Flexibility and adaptability to different market needs.

Responsibilities

• Place daily purchase orders with suppliers using IMS.
• Resolve discrepancies in order prices and customer needs.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to reduce inventory levels.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Previous purchasing experience

Tools

Inventory Management System (IMS)

Job description

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Junior Buyer

If the answer is yes, then Future Electronics wants to hear from you! We are currently looking to employ Product Marketers to join our EMEA team at our headquarters in Egham, Surrey.

We know our employees are what make us great, which is why we constantly develop and motivate our talent with world-class organizational development to learn and achieve our goals together. Successful applicants will gain a highly competitive salary, full training, and a range of benefits including:

• Career Development and Progression
• Social Club and Events

Job Outline:

The role of the Junior Buyer is to place purchase orders with our suppliers to fulfill customer orders and maintain stock levels on top-selling devices. It is their responsibility to source and negotiate the best market price for the product and ensure it arrives at the right cost and time. A key part of the role is to quickly resolve discrepancies at each stage of the order cycle to meet customer delivery commitments while minimizing inventory costs.

What the role involves:

• Place daily purchase orders with suppliers using the Inventory Management System (IMS)
• Ensure relevant paperwork and a customer credit line are in place prior to purchasing high-value or customer-specific products
• Review and authorize customer order changes and cancellations
• Review supplier purchase orders through IMS and reschedule or cancel as needed
• Resolve order price discrepancies with marketing and suppliers
• Address receiving discrepancies with EMEA Distribution Centre and Product Marketing
• Be the first point of contact for customer production line down resolution
• Work with sales, product marketing, and suppliers to reduce slow-moving inventory levels

Do you have:

• Previous purchasing experience (preferable but not essential)
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and take a proactive approach to tasks
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proactive problem-solving skills to address process flaws
• Ability to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Flexibility and adaptability to different needs, situations, and markets

Headquartered in Montreal and operating in 150 locations across 40 countries, Future Electronics has earned a reputation for outstanding service and efficient global supply chain solutions.

The company's success is built on close partnerships with suppliers and customers, supported by strong technical and commercial competencies throughout the design-production cycle.

Future Electronics offers the most knowledgeable sales team, advanced engineering capabilities, award-winning customer service, comprehensive trade compliance, and the largest available-to-sell inventory in the world.

The company's mission is to "Delight the Customer" through high-level service, customer-specific programs, and worldwide e-commerce support.

On September 14th, 2023, it was announced that Future Electronics would be joining forces with WT Microelectronics to create long-term value for stakeholders, operating independently pending regulatory approval.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We recruit the best candidate for the role, regardless of age, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability, fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone.