- Purchasing and Stock Management: Procure high-value electronic components and materials, aligning with forecasts and production needs. Monitor stock levels, expedite orders, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, managing performance and negotiating terms. Address supply chain risks, ensuring quality and reliability of supply.
- Team Management and Strategy: Lead and mentor the Purchasing team, aligning objectives with company strategy. Develop and implement purchasing strategies and monitor KPIs for continuous improvement.
- General Duties: Provide purchasing support across departments and maintain compliant, effective processes. Stay informed on industry advancements, manage ERP data, and support cost-reduction initiatives.
- Purchasing of Electronics: Proven experience sourcing electronic components in an engineering or manufacturing setting.
- Purchasing and Stock Management: Skilled in managing complex procurement, stock levels, and forecasting.
- Supplier Management: Proficient in building relationships, performance management, and negotiations.
- Forecasting: Aligns procurement with medium- and long-term forecasts.
- New Product Development: Supports R&D through part selection and procurement.
- Strategy: Develops and implements purchasing strategies, setting KPIs for improvement.
- Professional Qualifications: CIPS qualification would be desirable.
- Quality Standards: Knowledge of ISO9001 and ISO17025.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- A chance to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic company
- Competitive salary of up to £52,000pa and benefits package
- Hybrid working available, ideally being able to visit their offices 2 to 3 times per week, or as required
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Discretionary profit share bonus
- 5% employee / 5% employee pension contributions
- Death in Service Scheme