Junior Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading company in electronic distribution is seeking a Junior Buyer to join their team. The role involves placing purchase orders, negotiating prices, and managing supplier relationships to ensure customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates are organized and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Career Development and Progression

Social Club and Events

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing experience preferred.
• Proactive approach with excellent prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders with suppliers using IMS.
• Manage supplier orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with marketing to reduce slow-moving inventory.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Flexibility

Job description

Looking for a challenging new role and career development as a Junior Buyer? If yes, then Future Electronics wants to hear from you! We are currently hiring Product Marketers to join our EMEA team at our headquarters in Egham, Surrey.

We value our employees as our greatest asset, which is why we invest in world-class organizational development to help our talent learn and achieve their goals. Successful applicants will receive a highly competitive salary, full training, and a range of benefits including:

• Career Development and Progression
• Social Club and Events

Job Outline:

The Junior Buyer will place purchase orders with suppliers to fulfill customer orders and maintain stock levels on top-selling devices. The role involves sourcing and negotiating the best market prices, ensuring timely delivery at the right cost, and resolving discrepancies quickly to meet customer delivery commitments while minimizing inventory costs.

What the role involves:

• Placing daily purchase orders with suppliers using the Inventory Management System (IMS)
• Ensuring paperwork and customer credit lines are in place for high-value or customer-specific products
• Reviewing and authorizing customer order changes and cancellations
• Managing supplier purchase orders and rescheduling or canceling as needed
• Resolving order price discrepancies with marketing and suppliers
• Addressing receiving discrepancies with the Distribution Centre and Product Marketing
• Acting as the first point of contact for production line issues
• Collaborating with sales, marketing, and suppliers to reduce slow-moving inventory

Do you have:

• Previous purchasing experience (preferable but not essential)
• Organizational and prioritization skills with a proactive approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to identify process flaws and improve them
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Flexibility and adaptability to different needs and markets

Headquartered in Montreal, Future Electronics operates in 150 locations across 40 countries, earning a reputation for outstanding service and efficient global supply chain solutions. Our success is built on close partnerships with suppliers and customers, complemented by strong technical and commercial expertise throughout the design-production cycle.

We offer the most knowledgeable sales team, advanced engineering capabilities, award-winning customer service, comprehensive trade compliance, and the largest available-to-sell inventory worldwide. Our mission is to "Delight the Customer" by providing industry-leading service and support.

On September 14th, 2023, Future Electronics announced a merger with WT Microelectronics to deliver long-term value to stakeholders. The organizations will operate independently pending regulatory approval.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment by recruiting the best person for the job, regardless of age, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.