The position
Are you looking for a career within procurement and have limited experience?
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a market leading company based in York looking for a buyer. If you have little experience (1 year) we would like to hear from you, please find details as follows:-
Due to continued growth, our client is recruiting for a buyer, who will be responsible for supporting the sales in the sourcing and procurement of materials and services.
Key services include procurement, logistics, and supply.
Overall responsibilities:
• Source electronic components to fulfil customer requirements.
• Cost up bills of materials identifying shortage or lead time issues and report information to the sales and customer service teams.
• Place and expedite purchase orders to ensure on time delivery.
• Maintain stock levels of key part numbers through monitoring of lead times, min/max levels, and customer requirements. Work closely with stores to ensure accurate stock control is maintained and resolve material shortages quickly.
• Work with sales and customer services to offer material alternatives in cases of obsolescence or long lead times.
• Support the purchasing team with any other administration tasks and cover for team members during absences.
Requirements
• Some commercial buying experience
• Knowledge in the electronics industry an advantage but not essential
• Has used some type of business software (ERP/MRP)
• Strong excel skills
Excellent benefits with this company, pension, bonuses, health care plan, free car parking.