Buyer

Sunshine Irrigation & Light Inc.; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company near Maidenhead is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement and supplier relationships. This role requires 3 to 5 years of supply chain experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include negotiating purchase orders and ensuring effective sourcing of materials. The position offers a salary between £45,000 and £50,000, flexible working, and various benefits including a discretionary bonus and private healthcare.

Benefits

1 day from home

Car allowance

Private medical cover

Pension match up to 8%

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience working in a supply chain organisation.
• Experience buying electronic parts, PCBs and sub-assemblies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).
• Experience of supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective procurement of materials and components for the business.
• Manage end-to-end supply of parts for nominated commodities.
• Deliver competitive sourcing with year-on-year savings.
• Negotiate and issue purchase orders in accordance with inventory strategies.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier negotiation

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

People skills

Education

Level 4 or 5 NVQ or degree in business, operations, supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Buyer – Maidenhead

Up to £45,000 to £50,000, 5% discretionary bonus, private healthcare benefit.

Melbreck Technical works with a leading designer and manufacturer of special‑purpose electro‑mechanical and electronic equipment based near Maidenhead.

Due to a planned expansion and succession planning for the next two‑to‑three years, the company is actively looking for a buyer to join the organisation as soon as possible. This role offers excellent career prospects as it is a critical position within the business growth strategy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective procurement of materials, components, major work packages and services for the business.
• Manage end‑to‑end supply of parts for nominated commodities, ensuring that the relevant commodity strategy is deployed.
• Ensure effective supplier management.
• Deliver competitive sourcing for all products and/or services with the objective of achieving year‑on‑year savings.
• Identify and highlight areas for cost savings across the function through process improvements or otherwise.
• Manage the end‑to‑end supply chain relationship with a specified group of vendors to ensure the best possible quality, cost, delivery and overall reliability.
• Negotiate and issue purchase orders, directed by purchase requisition from planner or MRP action message in accordance with planned inventory strategies.
• Review MRP requirements to ensure component deliveries are scheduled inline with production requirements; review and issue purchase orders and make necessary changes to requirements, schedule and price.
• Analyse and process supplier notifications.
• Manage the communication of and expedition of all engineering changes and schedule changes.
• Become the data owner for all supply master data.
• Monitor delivery status of scheduled receipt to ensure on‑time delivery to need.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience working in a supply chain organisation. Previous experience as a buyer within a manufacturing/engineering company is an advantage.
• Experience buying electronic parts, PCBs and sub‑assemblies.
• Level 4 or Level 5 NVQ or a degree in business, operations, supply chain or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).
• Proficient people skills.
• Experience influencing and/or negotiating.
• Experience of supplier relationship management.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem‑solving, organisational and time DOS skills.
• Exposure to working in a manufacturing environment desirable.
• Ability to work to financial and time‑sensitive constraints.
• Experienced in working within MRP environments.
• CIPS qualification or studying certification is desirable.

Benefits

• 1 day from home and flexible start and finish times.
• Salary £45,000 to £50,000.
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• Up to 5% discretionary bonus.
• Car allowance.
• Private medical cover.
• Pension match up to 8%.
• 25 days leave plus bank holidays.

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