Procurement Specialist - Electronics & Mfg (Hybrid)

Flash Technology, LLC; Wappenham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Bonus plans

Educational assistance

Leadership development programs

Job summary

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Buyer, you will work in a small Purchasing team and will be responsible for the effective procurement of electronic components, mechanical items, goods, materials and services, and any other items or services as required by the business.

SPX offers a hybrid working environment with supplier visits as required; you will manage quotations, place POs, expedite deliveries, and collaborate with Planning, Production, Engineering,

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience within procurement, supply chain, or related fields.
• Basic negotiation and commercial awareness.
• Process-driven with PO administration knowledge.
• Self-motivated and able to work under tight timeframes.
• Confident communicator across written, verbal and telephone channels.
• Numerate with analytical skills.
• Able to identify opportunities for savings.
• Intermediate MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining quotations and placing Purchase Orders in accordance with business processes.
• Day to day management of suppliers and the open Purchase Order book, ensuring on-time delivery by expediting to delivery dates.
• Issuing Requests for quotations.
• Negotiation of price and lead time with suppliers.
• Working with suppliers and internal functions to resolve ordering queries.
• Working with the quality team to resolve quality issues with suppliers.
• Maintenance of Approved Supplier List and supplier reviews.
• Resolve delivery and invoicing queries.
• Maintain purchasing data within ERP systems, including PO dates, pricing, supplier confirmations, acknowledgements and delivery updates.
• Monitor supplier performance, escalating risks to delivery, quality, cost or service levels, and support corrective actions.
• Support inventory control by reviewing material availability and supplier lead times.
• Collaborate with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance to align purchasing with priorities.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Communication

MS Office

ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Buyer, you will work in a small Purchasing team and will be responsible for the effective procurement of electronic components, mechanical items, goods, materials and services, and any other items or services as required by the business.

SPX offers a hybrid working environment with supplier visits as required; you will manage quotations, place POs, expedite deliveries, and collaborate with Planning, Production, Engineering,