Posted: 18 June
The role
Buyer
Fordingbridge
£30,000
We are supporting our client to find a Buyer to join their emerging family run electronics manufacturing business!
This role involves supporting sales through accurate job estimating and procurement. You’ll report directly to the Purchasing Manager and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth flow of parts across the supply chain.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Raise purchase orders and manage delivery schedules to meet production plans
* Support negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favourable terms
* Monitor material availability and proactively address shortages or delays
* Managing orders; Place and schedule parts in line with MRP requirements
* Ensure the MRP system accurately reflects stock dates, locations, and quantities
Ideal Candidate:
* Previous experience within a similar role
* Previous experience within Contracts Electronics Manufacturing (desirable)
* Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
* Strong commitment to achieving deadlines
* Strong maths and IT skills with the ability to use daily World, Excel, MRP
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams
* Languages: Fluent English. Mandarin or Cantonese is desirable, but not essential
Working Hours and Benefits:
* Working hours : 36.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with flexible start and finish times
* Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing annually to a maximum of 30 days
* Enjoy a one month paid sabbatical after 6 years of service
* Contributory pension scheme
* Free onsite parking
Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years