Senior Buyer - Engineering

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Buyer for a leading manufacturer of innovative measurement sensors range. The Electronic range encompasses specialist level sensing, condition monitoring, position sensors and engine control products for the process control, utilities, off-highway, motorsport and defence markets.As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for the sourcing, negotiating, and buying of a range of goods, materials and services. It will involve working with technical teams for component selection, the manufacturing team to ensure availability and quality and the commercial team to agree cost and commercial targets.Salary: This position comes with a very competitive market related salary and comprehensive benefits package. Please call Alan for more details on both.Hours of work: - 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday.Hours are flexible and to be agreed, generally between: 8am - 4pm, or 8.30am - 4.30pm or 9am - 5pm.Benefits: 24 days holidayChristmas closure (3 days holiday to be used for this)Buy/Sell up to 3 days holidayNest Pension - 5% Employee, 3% EmployerFree parkingGym Discount on New Forest GymsRide to Work schemeKey Responsibilities:Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with business requirementsEnsure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicated ay supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operationsAssess and evaluate tenders, quotations, and supplier capabilities, negotiate contracts and terms of businessDevelop, build, and maintain supplier relationships and undertake performance reviews Essential Criteria:Proven Purchasing/procurement Experience In a Manufacturing Electronics Environment Essential3 years minimum experience in procurement ideally in a technical capacityCapable of reading and understanding 2D technical drawingsExperience using ERP/MRPExperience working with product development teams and building effective relationshipsStrong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving attributesTo apply for this position please submit an up to date CV and alternatively please call Alan for a more detailed job spec and details about the company
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