Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer – Electronics Manufacturing

Working hours - Monday - Thursday 8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm, Friday 8 : 00am – 1 : 00pm

Salary : Competitive + excellent benefits

Are you an experienced Buyer with a background in electronic components and complex purchasing? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established contract manufacturer known for its collaborative culture and long-standing team.

As a Senior Buyer, you’ll play a key role in a newly formed Commercial team, managing the procurement of bespoke components for a wide range of customer projects from sports tech to traffic systems. You’ll be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of materials to support production.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate supplier quotations (price, lead time, delivery)
• Analyse complex data across multiple components to inform purchasing decisions
• Manage RFQs and purchasing for new and existing customer orders
• Use MRP systems (Factory Master, transitioning to IFS) to support buying and quoting
• Collaborate with Account Managers, Engineering, and Production teams
• Maintain accurate system data and support continuous improvement initiatives

Minimum 4 years’ buying experience, ideally in electronics or manufacturing. Strong understanding of component and commodity purchasing (plastics, metals,...