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Position: Junior Buyer
Salary - 25,000 - 30,000
Location: Wolverton
Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Buyer to begin work for a leading manufacturing and production business in Wolverton.
Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Junior Buyer to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the factory's function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work.
Role
- Issue requests for quotes and select the best supplier consistent with cost and delivery requirements.
* Purchase order placement to include the purchase of goods, materials, or services meeting cost and delivery targets.
* Monitor and adjust rescheduling of purchase orders as required.
* Expedite past due orders and work backlog reports as needed.
* Clearly communicate order status to sales and production managers.
* Maintain professional supplier relationships.
* Keep accurate records of all orders within MRP.
* Research and evaluate existing and potential suppliers.
* Identify cost-saving opportunities.
Experience/Qualifications
- Experience in an electronics manufacturing industry or electronics component knowledge.
* Excellent communication skills is a must and a confident communicator at all levels.
* Experience using an inhouse MRP Systems as well as MS Office suites.
* SAGE Accounts
* Strong administrative experience and skills
* Flexible and able to manage priorities, resolve problems, and escalate issues in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to Drive due to remote location of the business.
If you are interested in this position, please apply with a copy of your CV & a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity with you in further detail.
How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Charley McCleave on (phone number removed) or (url removed) .
Why work with Proactive?
Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.
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Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
