Buyer - Bedford, United Kingdom - 1st Choice Recruitment

1st Choice Recruitment
1st Choice Recruitment
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Bedford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description
Buyer

Permanent

£30-£307k DOE

Mon-Friday

Bedford based.


Oue Bedford based client is seeking to recruit an experienced Electronics Buyer to complement their High-Performance team here at the Bedford (UK) site.


Working with a small team you will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing components and managing suppliers to support the manufacturing team and wider business functions.

You will have the ability to develop and manage key supplier relationships to support the development of the procurement function and overall sourcing strategy.


Additionally, you will have the opportunity to be part of the team to support the businesses Digital Supply Chain strategy.


Key responsibilities:

  • Identify purchasing requirements using Business ERP system.
  • Negotiate pricing and favourable terms with Suppliers.
  • Manage Supplier orderbooks, and update key ERP records to ensure last part date are accurate and visible to the Scheduling and Manufacturing teams.
  • Collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure requirements are met to achieve timely arrival of goods.
  • Develop technical understanding of Print Circuit Boards (PCBs), Metalwork and other drawn items.
  • Identify opportunities for savings (PPV) for the business.
  • Support the businesses Digital Supply Chain strategy.
  • Support the wider global Strategic Sourcing community.

Skill Requirements:

  • Experience in Electronics Procurement for a manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • ERP experience, ideally IFS but not essential.
  • Team player, with a cando attitude.
  • Has rights to work in the UK
1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency & Business.
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