- 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.
- 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.
- 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