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Junior Buyer
If the answer is yes, then Future Electronics wants to hear from you! We are currently looking to employ Product Marketers to join our EMEA team at our Head Quarters in Egham, Surrey.
We know our employees are what make us great, which is why we constantly develop and motivate our talent with world-class organizational development to learn and achieve our goals together. Successful applicants will gain a highly competitive salary, full training, and a range of benefits including:
• Career Development and Progression
• Social Club and Events
Job Outline:
The role of the Junior Buyer is to place purchase orders with our suppliers to fulfill customer orders and maintain stock levels on top-selling devices. It is their responsibility to source and negotiate the best market price for the product and ensure it arrives at the right cost and at the right time. A key part of the role is to quickly resolve discrepancies at each stage in the order cycle to meet the customers' committed delivery date while minimizing inventory costs.
What the role involves:
* Place daily purchase orders with suppliers using the Inventory Management System (IMS)
* Ensure relevant paperwork and a customer credit line are in place prior to purchasing high-value/customer-specific products.
* Review and authorize customer order changes and cancellations.
* Review supplier purchase orders through IMS and action reschedules or cancellations as needed.
* Resolve order price discrepancies with marketing/suppliers.
* Address receiving discrepancies with EMEA Distribution Centre/Product Marketing.
* Be the first point of contact for customer production line-down resolution.
* Work with sales, product marketing, and suppliers to reduce slow-moving inventory levels.
Do you have:
* Previous experience in purchasing is preferable but not essential.
* Ability to organize, prioritize, and have a proactive approach to tasks.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* The ability to proactively identify flawed processes and address them.
* Ability to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Flexibility and adaptability to different needs, situations, and markets.
Headquartered in Montreal and operating in 150 locations across 40 countries, Future Electronics has earned an impressive reputation for outstanding service and comprehensive global supply chain solutions.
The company's success is largely built on maintaining close partnerships with suppliers and customers, supported by strong commercial and technical competencies throughout the design-production cycle.
Future Electronics boasts the most knowledgeable sales team, advanced engineering/design capabilities, award-winning customer service, a top-tier global trade compliance program, and the largest available-to-sell inventory in the world.
The company's mission is to "Delight the Customer" through high-quality service, customer-specific programs, and worldwide e-commerce support.
On September 14th, 2023, it was announced that Future Electronics would join forces with WT Microelectronics to deliver long-term, sustainable value to stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, employees, and shareholders, through the combination of two highly complementary organizations. They will continue to operate independently pending regulatory approvals.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We recruit the best person for the job, regardless of age, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability, fostering an inclusive work environment and culture for all employees.
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