Senior Buyer

Matchtech; Crawley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Buyer in Pulborough, West Sussex, to lead electronics procurement in a manufacturing setting. You will manage supplier quotes, orders and delivery, while building strategic supplier relationships and delivering cost improvements.

Key responsibilities include negotiating terms, monitoring supplier performance, and coordinating with Planning to ensure material availability for production. Travel across the UK/Europe is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience purchasing electronic components within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing PCBAs.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness.
• Ability to build and manage supplier relationships.
• Experience delivering cost-saving and supplier improvement projects.
• Understanding of supplier quality standards and engineering change processes.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing process from supplier quote through to order placement and delivery.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms and supply agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead regular review meetings.
• Collaborate with Planning to ensure materials meet production demand.
• Resolve supply issues, shortages and delivery risks.
• Identify and manage supply chain risks to maintain continuity of supply.
• Keep supplier, pricing and purchasing data up to date within the ERP system.
• Visit suppliers across the UK and Europe when required (typically once per month).

Skills

ERP/MRP experience

PCBAs

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Data analysis

Excel

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Proven experience purchasing electronic components within a manufacturing environment is essential.

A leading high voltage electronics manufacturer are currently recruiting for a Senior Buyer on a full-time, permanent basis in Pulborough, West Sussex.

Role - Senior Buyer

Type - Permanent

Location - Pulborough, West Sussex

Salary - £45,000 - £50,000 + benefits

Key responsibilities for the Senior Buyer will include and will not be limited to:

• Manage the purchasing process from supplier quote through to order placement and delivery
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, cost and delivery targets are met
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms and supply agreements
• Monitor supplier performance and lead regular review meetings
• Work closely with Planning to ensure materials are available to meet production demand
• Resolve supply issues, shortages and delivery risks
• Identify and manage supply chain risks to maintain continuity of supply
• Keep supplier, pricing and purchasing data up to date within the ERP system
• Visit suppliers across the UK and Europe when required (typically once per month)

Key skills and experience required for Senior Buyer job applicant and will not be limited to:

• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience purchasing PCBAs.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness
• Proven ability to build and manage supplier relationships
• Experience delivering cost-saving and supplier improvement projects
• Understanding of supplier quality standards and engineering change processes
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to analyse data and make informed decisions
• Willingness to travel for supplier meetings across the UK and Europe