This role sits within the Procurement team and the purpose is to demonstrate a good knowledge for the procurement team and specification of raw materials and propriety items used in a fast-paced electronics / engineering environment. key responsibilities: Supporting the Procurement Manager in line with annual purchasing strategy Managing commodities in line with MRP and sourcing / buying to support business requirements Active involvement in cross-functional teams to source special customer requirements to ensure the supplier can meet the expectations of the customer Purchasing of materials and services Maintaining accurate system data for suppliers, lead time, pricing, due dates, batch sizes and cost price field for new items Building and developing good supplier relationships Pro-actively expediting the timely delivery in full to suit business requirements. Ensure everything possible is done to alleviate and overcome problematic due dates. Involvement in monthly KPI verification of results and achievements Adhering to stated policies and procedures relating to purchasing, quality management and health & safety The successful candidate: Will have experience within an Engineering Purchasing / Supply Chain environment ideally with an Electronics / Engineering background. You will have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office including being Excel proficient and experienced in the use and application of MRP / ERP systems. Good knowledge for the procurement and specification of raw materials and propriety items is key