SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Supply chain management and purchasing experience within the electronics industry (ideally Contract
Electronics Manufacturing).
Previous experience as a senior buyer; minimum of 5 years.
Knowledge and experience in the use of an ERP system such as Factory Master.
Able to lead and manage others with purchasing responsibilities.
Excellent organisational and planning skills.
Strong numerical and analytical skills using Excel and databases.
Problem solving and strong initiative to think laterally and find solutions.
Excellent communication skills and experience liaising with suppliers and internal / external customers.
Able to demonstrate resilience, persistence and agility to overcome purchasing hurdles and setbacks.
Able to work calmly and effectively in pressurised environments; responding proactively to quick
timescales and deadlines.

JOB ROLE AND SCOPE

You are part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and will lead a small team of buyers in a busy purchasing
department based in NOTE Basildon. You will be responsible for providing timely and accurate costing
proposals for new quotes. Your team will also be focused on new product introduction and day-to-day production
and non-stock buying; ensuring that suppliers are chased to ensure timely delivery of stock components and
products.
The role will demand a ‘hands-on’ approach with the ability to work at pace and be tenacious to see things
through to a successful outcome. You will work collaboratively with business development, customer service,
production, quality and engineering departments to ensure that the supply of stock meets the requirements of
this busy factory.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Negotiate supplier price, lead time and delivery quotations.
2. Manage purchasing for strategic customers.
3. Develop close working relationship with other key functions in the company to support commercial
   negotiations for new projects.
4. Analyse complex data for multiple components and reach decisions on the best purchasing options.
5. Ensure the correct use & data integrity of the MRP system, Factory Master, to support purchasing and
   quoting activities.
6. Provide additional support in the day-to-day buying and purchasing activities of the team in times of
   high workload or absence.
7. Recruit, induct and train new starters and support development of less senior team members.
8. Set future department goals and assist in projects for further business improvement.
9. Present and evaluate data to Head Office for Group and local KPIs.
10. Represent the department in monthly management meetings.
11. Ensure all procedures and work practices are up-to-date and fit for purpose, representing the
    department in QA audits.