Junior Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the electronics field is seeking a Junior Buyer to manage purchase orders and supplier relationships. This role offers opportunities for career development in a dynamic team environment, with a focus on organizational growth and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Career Development and Progression

Social Club and Events

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing preferred but not essential.
• Flexibility and adaptability to different needs and markets.
• Capacity to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Placing daily purchase orders with suppliers using the Inventory Management System (IMS).
• Ensuring relevant paperwork and customer credit lines are in place before purchasing high-value products.
• Managing supplier purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Task management

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Job description

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Junior Buyer

If the answer is yes, then 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 and cost-effective delivery, and resolving discrepancies swiftly to meet delivery commitments while minimizing inventory costs.

What the role involves:

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

Do you have:

• Previous experience in purchasing is preferred but not essential.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and proactive task management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• The ability to identify and address flaws in current processes proactively.
• Capacity to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and adaptability to different needs, situations, and markets.

Headquartered in Montreal, Future Electronics operates in 150 locations across 40 countries, renowned for outstanding service and efficient global supply chain solutions.

The company's success stems from close partnerships with suppliers and customers, supported by strong technical and commercial expertise throughout the design and production cycle.

Future Electronics offers knowledgeable sales teams, advanced engineering and technical solutions, award-winning customer service, comprehensive trade compliance, and the largest available-to-sell inventory globally.

The company's mission is to "Delight the Customer" by providing the highest level of service, including customized programs and worldwide e-commerce support.

As of September 14th, 2023, Future Electronics announced its merger with WT Microelectronics to deliver sustainable value to stakeholders, operating independently pending regulatory approval.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

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