Junior Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading electronics company seeks a Junior Buyer to manage purchase orders and supplier negotiations, ensuring efficient stock levels and timely deliveries. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to drive process improvements in a dynamic environment. Join to support a committed team in delivering exceptional service and solutions.

Benefits

Career Development and Progression

Social Club and Events

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing experience preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to different needs and markets.

Responsibilities

• Placing purchase orders with suppliers using IMS.
• Managing supplier purchase orders, including reschedules.
• Resolving order price discrepancies and addressing receiving issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Process improvement

Ability to perform under pressure

Job description

Looking for a challenging new role and career development as a Junior Buyer?
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 as our greatest asset, which is why we invest in world-class organizational development to help our talent learn and achieve their 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 on top-selling devices. This 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 relevant paperwork and credit lines are in place for high-value and customer-specific products
• Reviewing and authorizing customer order changes and cancellations
• Managing supplier purchase orders through IMS, including reschedules and cancellations
• Resolving order price discrepancies with marketing and suppliers
• Addressing receiving discrepancies with the Distribution Centre and Product Marketing
• Being the first point of contact for production line down resolutions
• 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 and address process flaws proactively
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
• Flexibility and adaptability to different needs and markets

Headquartered in Montreal and operating in 150 locations across 40 countries, Future Electronics has built an outstanding reputation for service and global supply chain solutions. Our success is driven by strong partnerships with suppliers and customers, supported by our technical expertise and extensive inventory.

We offer industry-leading service, including customer-specific programs, global e-commerce support, and more, with a mission to always delight the customer.

As of September 14th, 2023, Future Electronics is joining forces 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 for all employees, recruiting the best person for the job regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.