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Reed
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Basildon, Essex SS16 5UY

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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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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  • The Purchasing Support Specialist position is located in Basildon and is a full-time role with a competitive salary.
  • The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar position, preferably within a Contract Electronics Manufacturer.
  • Responsibilities include supporting costing activities for new quotes, negotiating supplier prices, and analyzing data for purchasing options.
  • The role requires proficiency in using an MRP system, particularly Factory Master, along with strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Additional benefits include a comprehensive package and a standard workweek of 39 hours.
Purchasing Support Specialist
  • Location: Basildon
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Competitive Salary

Join a leading subcontract Electronics Manufacturing company as a Purchasing Support Specialist. This role is crucial for supporting the costing activities for new quotes and providing accurate information for future orders. You will be an integral part of a busy purchasing team, helping to manage a high volume of quoting activity which allows other team members to focus on new product introductions and day-to-day production buying.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Develop close working relationships with key functions such as Production, Engineering, and Sales to support commercial negotiations for new projects.
  • Solicit and negotiate supplier price, lead time, and delivery quotations.
  • Analyse complex data for multiple components to determine the best purchasing options.
  • Utilise the MRP system (Factory Master) to support purchasing and quoting activities.
  • Provide additional support to the wider team in day-to-day buying and purchasing activities during times of high workload or absence.
  • Offer general support to the Purchasing Manager as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM).
  • Proficient in using an MRP system, ideally Factory Master.
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills, proficient in Excel and databases.
  • Proven problem-solving abilities with a strong initiative to think laterally and find solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills with experience liaising with suppliers and internal/external customers.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary.
  • Comprehensive benefits package (details attached).
  • Working hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30, Friday 08:00 to 15:30

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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.