Senior Buyer - Engineering

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Buyer for a leading manufacturer of innovative measurement sensors range.

The Electronic range encompasses specialist level sensing, condition monitoring, position sensors and engine control products for the process control, utilities, off-highway, motorsport and defence markets. 

As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for the sourcing, negotiating, and buying of a range of goods, materials and services. It will involve working with technical teams for component selection, the manufacturing team to ensure availability and quality and the commercial team to agree cost and commercial targets.

Salary:This position comes with a very competitive market related salary and comprehensive benefits package. Please call Alan for more details on both.

Hours of work: - 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday.

Hours are flexible and to be agreed, generally between: 8am - 4pm, or 8.30am - 4.30pm or 9am - 5pm.

Benefits:

24 days holiday

Christmas closure (3 days holiday to be used for this)

Buy/Sell up to 3 days holiday

Nest Pension - 5% Employee, 3% Employer

Free parking

Gym Discount on New Forest Gyms

Ride to Work scheme

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with business requirements
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicated ay supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
• Assess and evaluate tenders, quotations, and supplier capabilities, negotiate contracts and terms of business
• Develop, build, and maintain supplier relationships and undertake performance reviews

Essential Criteria:

• Proven Purchasing/procurement Experience In a Manufacturing Electronics Environment Essential
• 3 years minimum experience in procurement ideally in a technical capacity
• Capable of reading and understanding 2D technical drawings
• Experience using ERP/MRP
• Experience working with product development teams and building effective relationships
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving attributes

 To apply for this position please submit an up to date CV and alternatively please call Alan for a more detailed job spec and details about the company.