Buyer - Electronics - Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

Our client, located in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, is an established, leading design and manufacturer. They have over three decades of experience and supply their products worldwide through carefully selected distributors and partners.

They are looking to expand their team and are seeking an experienced Buyer to join their Purchasing department. This is a crucial role within a busy electronics manufacturing environment, where the buyer will support the sourcing and supply of electronic components needed for production and new product introductions. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled Buyer to play an important role in enhancing production, introducing new products, and improving supplier performance within a well-established electronics manufacturing company.

The successful candidate will have experience in an electronic component supply chain and will be confident in sourcing strategically important parts based on forecast demand, usage data, and production requirements. You will work with franchised distributors, alternative sources and, where appropriate, the grey market to help secure stock and minimise supply risks.

This role would suit someone who is commercially aware, well organised and able to work on their own initiative in a fast-moving environment.

The Buyer will be responsible for:

• Sourcing components based on forecast demand and average usage data
• Issuing RFQs and collating supplier responses
• Placing orders through franchised distribution in line with supplier lead times
• Sourcing from alternative suppliers to fill supply gaps where required
• Obtaining order acknowledgements and ensuring they are filed appropriately
• Reporting regularly on purchasing progress, risks and supply issues
• Supporting new projects and attending NPI meetings when required
• Deputising for the Purchasing Manager when needed
• Supporting the Quality Manager in resolving supplier quality issues

The ideal Buyer will have:

• Experience working in a dynamic electronics manufacturing environment
• Experience buying electronic components
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Strong general office and administration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work unsupervised
• A confident and professional telephone manner
• The ability to build relationships quickly with suppliers and internal teams
• Good commercial awareness
• Solid negotiation skills
• Experience of Syspro would be a distinct advantage.

APPLY NOW for the Buyer - Electronics job in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

Send your CV to Janet@bluegateconsulting.co.uk or call Janet Marsh on 01582 32992