We are recruiting for a Buyer for a leading electronics manufacturing company based in Basildon, Essex. You will need to have purchasing experience within the manufacturing sector (ideally electronics or engineering). With over 40 years’ experience, our client have s built a strong reputation for the on-time delivery of printed circuit boards, PCBAs, box builds, and final assemblies. As a Buyer, you are based in the newly formed Commercial team based at the Basildon office and are an integral part of the purchasing team. This role could suit an experienced Buyer seeking to progress to a Senior Buyer. You are responsible for the purchasing of products and components by expediting urgent requirements and liaising with suppliers to ensure delivery and quality targets are met. You will also support the costing activities for new quotes to provide accurate information for ordering in the future. You need to work closely with your account management colleagues and the operations team to ensure the effective supply of materials for the production line to meet our customers’ requirements. It will be important to build strong working relationships with suppliers and understand company / customer stock requirements; ensuring that the system is updated and maintained with accurate data. Main responsibilities * Solicit and negotiate supplier price, lead time and delivery quotations. * Analyse complex data for multiple components and ...