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Procurement Manager

Reed
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Basildon, Essex SS16 5UY

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • I am recruiting for a leading electronics company that services all sectors of the electronics market.
  • The job role involves leading a small team of buyers in a busy purchasing department and providing accurate costing proposals for new quotes.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a senior buyer and possess strong skills in supply chain management and purchasing within the electronics industry.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 per year, and requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
  • This dynamic role supports commercial negotiations, ensures timely delivery of stock components, and involves collaborating with various departments to meet factory requirements.

About Us: I am recruiting for a leading electronics company that services all sectors of the electronics market.

Job Role: Lead a small team of buyers in a busy purchasing department. Provide accurate costing proposals for new quotes, focus on new product introduction, and ensure timely delivery of stock components. Collaborate with various departments to meet factory requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Negotiate supplier prices and delivery quotations.
  • Manage purchasing for strategic customers.
  • Support commercial negotiations for new projects.
  • Analyse data to determine the best purchasing options.
  • Ensure data integrity in the MRP system.
  • Assist in day-to-day buying activities.
  • Recruit, train, and develop team members.
  • Set department goals and support business improvement projects.
  • Present data for Group and local KPIs.
  • Represent the department in management meetings.
  • Ensure procedures are up-to-date for QA audits.

Skills & Experience:

  • Supply chain management and purchasing experience in the electronics industry.
  • Minimum 5 years as a senior buyer.
  • ERP system knowledge, preferably Factory Master.
  • Leadership and management skills.
  • Strong organisational, numerical, and analytical skills.
  • Problem-solving and initiative.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Resilience and agility in overcoming purchasing hurdles.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure.

If you are an experienced purchasing professional looking for a dynamic role, we would love to hear from you!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.