Senior Buyer

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Contract Electronic Manufacturing partners in the UK; assisting the CEMs to deliver; right first time and on-time.
• Manage supply of Semi-Conductors to ensure competitive price and delivery performance.
• Undertake MRP purchases of TLA materials such as Metalwork, TFTs, Connectors, Gaskets.
• Assist with local and Group cash flow.
• Liaise with the Engineering Team on new projects.
• Liaise and react to Manufacturing demands.
• Liaise with sales on part delivery dates.
• Maintain SAP material costings.
• Support the Company’s compliance with the Modern Slavery Act.
• Assisting with Quality Audits.
• Participate in quarterly stock audits as part of a team.
• Undertake any other duties or activities reasonably requested in order to meet departmental or company goals.
• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
• Support the Company’s compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice.
• Undertake any other duties or activities reasonably requested in order to meet departmental or company goals.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND CHARACTER

Essential:

• Excellent negotiating skills and able to work under pressure to find solutions.
• Knowledge of and experience of working with CEMs.
• Good knowledge of Semi-Conductors and the market.
• Purchasing or Engineering Qualification.
• Experience of working with an ERP system such as SAP.
• Good team player with excellent communication skills.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word Excel).

Desirable:

• SAP Experience.
• Management of supply chains and material/services sourcing.
• Engineering background.
• CIPS Membership.