Buyer (Temporary to Permanent)

Location: Loughborough

Pay Rate: £12.50 to £14.90 per hour

Contract: Temporary (3 to 4 months initially) with potential to become permanent

Hours: Monday – Thursday 07:00 – 15:30, Friday 07:00 – 12:30

The Company

Our client is a well established electronics manufacturing business specialising in the production of high quality printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies. They support a range of industries requiring precision, reliability and strong supply chain performance.

The Role

This is a hands on Buyer position supporting the procurement and supply chain function within a fast paced manufacturing environment.

You will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, placing and expediting orders, and ensuring materials are available to meet production demands while maintaining cost efficiency and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders, track deliveries and maintain accurate order status
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure on time delivery and resolve any issues
• Support RFQ processes and supplier selection activities
• Monitor material availability and flag any risks to production
• Analyse spend and identify cost saving opportunities
• Work closely with production, quality, sales and finance teams
• Investigate stock discrepancies and support inventory accuracy
• Maintain supplier performance data and support audits where required
• Ensure all purchasing activity complies with company policies and quality standards

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain (manufacturing preferred)
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Excel
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast moving environment
• Strong communication skills and team collaboration
• Full driving licence preferred

The Person

• Proactive and solutions focused
• Comfortable working both independently and within a team
• Detail driven with a focus on accuracy and efficiency
• Committed to quality, compliance and Health & Safety standards

This is a great opportunity to join a stable manufacturing business with the potential for a permanent position, ideal for someone looking to build or further develop their career in procurement within the electronics sector.

If you are interested in the role of Buyer and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing.

If this job isn't exactly right for you but you're looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.

Unicorn Resourcing Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Temporary to Permanent opportunity.