Junior Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading company in electronic solutions is looking for a Junior Buyer to join their team in Stevenage. The role involves placing purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of products. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, with opportunities for career development and progression offered.

Benefits

Career Development and Progression

Social Club and Events

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing experience is preferable but not essential.
• Ability to identify process flaws and suggest improvements.
• Flexibility and adaptability to different needs and markets.

Responsibilities

• Placing daily purchase orders using the Inventory Management System (IMS).
• Managing supplier purchase orders and adjusting schedules as needed.
• Resolving order price discrepancies with marketing and suppliers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Prioritization skills

Job description

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

We value our employees highly, which is why we invest in their development through world-class organizational growth programs to help us learn and achieve our goals together. 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 is responsible for placing purchase orders with suppliers to fulfill customer orders and maintain stock levels of top-selling devices. The role involves sourcing and negotiating the best market prices, ensuring timely delivery at optimal costs, and resolving discrepancies swiftly to meet delivery commitments while minimizing inventory costs.

What the role involves:

• Placing daily purchase orders using the Inventory Management System (IMS)
• Ensuring necessary paperwork and 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 adjusting schedules as needed
• Resolving order price discrepancies with marketing and suppliers
• Addressing receiving discrepancies with the distribution center and marketing
• Being the first contact for resolution of 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
• Ability to identify process flaws and suggest improvements
• 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. We are known for outstanding service, efficient global supply chain solutions, and strong partnerships with suppliers and customers. Our expertise spans technical and commercial areas, supporting all stages of the design and production cycle.

Our sales team is highly knowledgeable, and we offer advanced engineering capabilities, technical solutions, award-winning customer service, comprehensive trade compliance, and the largest available-to-sell inventory worldwide.

Our mission is to "Delight the Customer" by providing top-tier service, customer-specific programs, and global e-commerce support. Recently, on September 14th, 2023, Future Electronics announced its merger with WT Microelectronics to enhance long-term value for stakeholders, operating independently pending regulatory approval.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

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