Purchasing Administrator / Buyer / Purchasing Lead / Manager
Proven experience purchasing electronic components within an electronics manufacturing or contract electronics manufacturing (CEM) environment.
A leading contract electronics manufacturer are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Administrator / Buyer or Purchasing Lead / Manager on a full-time, permanent basis in the Buckinghamshire area.
Role - Purchasing Administrator / Buyer / Purchasing Lead / Manager
Type - Permanent
Location - Buckinghamshire area
Key responsibilities for the Purchasing Administrator / Buyer / Purchasing Lead / Manager will include and will not be limited to:
- Raise, place and manage purchase orders for electronic components and associated materials
- Manage day-to-day supplier communications and maintain strong relationships with UK/European electronics distributors
- Monitor deliveries, manage shortages and expedite critical components to protect production schedules
- Maintain stock availability through effective inventory management and lead time control
- Support cost reduction activities, supplier negotiations and procurement reporting
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, escalating issues proactively to internal stakeholders
- (Lead/Manager level) Take ownership of the purchasing function, develop/improve purchasing processes and support succession planning/transition
Key skills and experience required for Purchasing Administrator / Buyer / Purchasing Lead / Manager job applicant and will not be limited to:
- Background in electronics manufacturing, ideally within a contract electronics manufacturing (CEM) setting
- Demonstrable experience buying electronic components.
- Familiarity with electronics distributors
- Strong supplier management skills with the ability to drive delivery performance and responsiveness
- Commercial awareness, with exposure to negotiation, cost control and reporting (level dependent)
- Comfortable working predominantly on-site during the initial probation/onboarding period, with potential hybrid flexibility post-probation where operationally suitable
- Leadership capability for senior hires, including process improvement and mentoring/supporting others (where applicable)
To apply for this Purchasing Administrator/Buyer/Procurement Coordinator/Purchasing Assistant/Supply Chain Coordinator/Junior Buyer/Purchasing Lead/Purchasing Manager/Senior Buyer candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.