Senior Buyer

This is Alexander Faraday Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established contract manufacturer in Basildon is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to manage the procurement of bespoke components for various customer projects. The role involves sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships while ensuring timely delivery of materials. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in electronics purchasing and a strong understanding of components. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' buying experience, ideally in electronics or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of component and commodity purchasing (plastics, metals, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate supplier quotations (price, lead time, delivery).
• Analyse complex data across multiple components to inform purchasing decisions.
• Manage RFQs and purchasing for new and existing customer orders.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Data analysis

Relationship management

Tools

MRP systems (Factory Master, IFS)

Job description

Overview

Senior Buyer - Electronics Manufacturing

Working hours - Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm

Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

Are you an experienced Buyer with a background in electronic components and complex purchasing? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established contract manufacturer known for its collaborative culture and long-standing team.

As a Senior Buyer, you\'ll play a key role in a newly formed Commercial team, managing the procurement of bespoke components for a wide range of customer projects from sports tech to traffic systems. You\'ll be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of materials to support production.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate supplier quotations (price, lead time, delivery)
• Analyse complex data across multiple components to inform purchasing decisions
• Manage RFQs and purchasing for new and existing customer orders
• Use MRP systems (Factory Master, transitioning to IFS) to support buying and quoting
• Collaborate with Account Managers, Engineering, and Production teams
• Maintain accurate system data and support continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years\' buying experience, ideally in electronics or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of component and commodity purchasing (plastics, metals, etc.)

If you want to know more, please apply with your updated cv to be considered