Junior Buyer

Complete Electronics Ltd is a manufacturing and distribution business looking for a Junior Buyer to join the team. This is an opportunity to join a family run business offering a friendly office-based environment who can grow and develop with the business.

As the Junior Buyer you will be rewarded with:

• Company pension
• 20 days Holiday + BH + Christmas shutdown
• Private medical insurance after a successful probation period.
• Great countryside working environment.

What will the appointed Junior Buyer be doing?

• Issue requests for quotes and select the best supplier consistent with cost and delivery requirements.
• Purchase order placement to include the purchase of goods, materials, or services meeting cost and delivery targets.
• Monitor and adjust rescheduling of purchase orders as required.
• Expedite past due orders and work backlog reports as needed.
• Clearly communicate order status to sales and production managers.
• Maintain professional supplier relationships.
• Keep accurate records of all orders within MRP.
• Research and evaluate existing and potential suppliers.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities.

The Junior Buyer would ideally have:

• Experience in an electronics manufacturing industry or electronics component knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills is a must and a confident communicator at all levels.
• Experience using an inhouse MRP Systems as well as MS Office suites.
• SAGE Accounts
• Strong administrative experience and skills
• Flexible and able to manage priorities, resolve problems, and escalate issues in a fast-paced environment.

Working hours:

Monday - Thursday 8:00am- 4pm

Friday - 8.00am - 3pm