Specialist Electronics Buyer

Eaton; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in manufacturing is seeking an entry-level procurement professional for their Luton site. The role involves day-to-day operational buying, managing supplier relationships, and contributing to departmental targets. Ideal candidates will have skills in procurement, SAP, and strong communication abilities. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment where you can develop your skills and contribute to key projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day operational buying for the Luton site.
• Procure items in line with cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Manage daily supplier issues and establish solutions.
• Monitor demand to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate on relevant cross-functional activities.

Skills

Supply chain/procurement experience

SAP

Microsoft Office

Intermediate Excel skills

Prioritisation

Collaboration

Adaptability

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Job description

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What You’ll Do

This role is responsible for carrying out day to day operational buying responsibilities for the Luton site, helping the plant to achieve objectives relating to supplier management, cost management, quality, delivery, etc.

• Procure items across a range of commodity groups in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets, in line with corporate strategy
• Manage daily priorities using standardised processes & escalate where appropriate
• Contribute to departmental KPIs (SOTD, PPV & DPPM etc)
• Manage day to day issues with suppliers, challenge situations and establish solutions
• Monitor demand to identify opportunities to improve price/leadtime/quality, as well as obtaining information from vendors re market pricing/trends and informing colleagues
• Respond to supplier quality issues and work with suppliers to assess root cause/preventative actions in a timely manner
• Create/update shortage trackers and GPS escalations
• Assess revenue and PPV impact with Planning/Sales teams for shortages
• Collaborate cross-functionally on relevant activities including NPI, sample approval, etc. to deliver results
• Contribute to sourcing cost-out project deck/associated meetings/projects
• Demonstrate learning capability and participate in relevant activities to improve function (processes, efficiencies, etc.)
• Support senior colleagues in the management of supplier accounts and cost-out initiatives as required
• Any other duties as reasonably required by the Procurement department

Qualifications

Skills:

• Supply chain/procurement experience desirable, especially in a manufacturing background
• SAP, Microsoft Office, Intermediate Excel skills all desirable
• Prioritisation, Collaborative, Adaptable, Analytical, Strong communicator

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing