Buyer

Jackson Hogg Procurement are pleased to be exclusively partnering with an electronics manufacturer in Northumberland on the appointment of a Buyer to join their procurement team. This is a full time and permanent role and can offer a competitive salary and package.

Working in a team of 7, this Buyer will be responsible for direct components and manage a small global supplier base. Due to this, experience in purchasing electronic components would be desirable but not essential. 

My client currently offers 1 day per week WFH after probationary period with 4 days in the office. Hours can be flexible Monday to Thursday with start times between 07:30-09:30 and Friday hours are set at 08:00-13:00.

Benefits include; performance related pay scheme, funded health cash plan, 25 days holiday + bank holidays + a special occasion day everyone is invited to make use of (effectively an additional paid day off), pension scheme, flex working, health and wellbeing initiatives as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

The Role:

• Inventory control for all materials.
• Place purchase orders for sufficient product to be delivered at the correct time that meets with the quality standards specified.
• Chase up delinquent suppliers in terms of late delivery to ensure that there are no production line stoppages.
• Ensure all materials are of the correct specification and quality.
• Raise any raw a material issues that could affect production with the site.
• Reduce costs and inventory without causing problems to quality or customer service.
• Make sure EFAC’s is correct relating to information on suppliers within your remit.
• Expedite suppliers to ensure that materials are delivered in line with our requirements.
• Ensure that all materials are of the correct specification and quality as dictated by internal procedures, design specifications and documentation.
• Analyse the Material Supply Chain and achieve cost reductions.

Person Specification:

• You must have experience of working as a Buyer in a high-volume manufacturing company.
• You will have good negotiation, problem solving, organisation and planning skills to deal with problems and find solutions.
• Ideally a minimum of 5 years’ experience in purchasing, with an understanding of electronic components

This is an urgent hire with a full interview process looking to take place in July 2025, so early application is highly recommended. For more information, please contact Gemma Yeadon – Sector Lead | Procurement at Jackson Hogg.