Materials Buyer
Materials Buyer
Our client, near Dartford, is seeking an experienced Materials Buyer for a permanent, full-time position sourcing and negotiating with new and lapsed suppliers for the procurement of electronic components.
Key details
- Location: Crayford (near Dartford)
- Salary: £32,000 to £37,000 pa
- Hours: 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
- Contract: Permanent, full-time
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave
- Pension
- Free parking
Requirements
- Electronic component knowledge
- Good standard of secondary education, preferably to A Level (CIPS membership an advantage)
- Thorough understanding of computerised manufacturing systems (ERP, MPS)
- Modern supply methods including JIT and KANBAN
- At least 6 months' experience in a similar role (manufacturing experience an advantage e.g. electronics)
- Ability to communicate at all levels; strong negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Computer literate including Word, Excel, PDF Writer
- Cost reduction techniques
- Component recognition skills
- Accurate, attention-to-detail driven approach; hands-on approach to all tasks
How to apply
To apply, please email apply@reactrecruitment.co.uk