Buyer

Full Time
On-Site
£37,500 - £40,000

Job Description

NEW BUYER BASED IN LITTLEHAMPTON.

Our client based in West Sussex has a new Buyer to drive supply chain deliverables, optimize engineering inventory, and ensure the successful introduction of new products to market.

As a Buyer you will be responsible for executing various purchasing assignments to support our daily material needs efficiently and cost-effectively. 

Responsibilities as a Buyer in Littlehampton.

  • Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing, repair, and New Product Introduction (NPI) departments to acquire inventory in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Develop and maintain a technical understanding of purchased products.
  • Recommend cost-saving initiatives, including make-versus-buy analysis, alternative sourcing, and volume discount strategies.
  • Optimize material availability while minimizing inventory using MRP, Schedule Agreement, JIT, ABC analysis, and other supply chain tools.

Requirements as a Buyer ​​​​​​​in ​​​​​​​Littlehampton.

  • Experience in a fast-paced, high-mix/low-volume purchasing environment.
  • 3-5 years of experience in a purchasing/planning role.
  • Previous experience in electronics purchasing is highly desirable.

If you are interested in this Buyer job in Littlehampton. then APPLY NOW – please contact Adam on 01525 664854 or email Abarnett@octagongroup.co.uk

Job Description

Date Posted

February 28, 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Category

Purchasing & Supply Chain

Salary Range

£37,500 - £40,000

Industry

Power Supply

Job Owner

Adam Barnett
abarnett@octagongroup.co.uk

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