Senior Buyer

Proven experience purchasing electronic components and managing strategic suppliers within an electronics manufacturing environment.

A leading electronics manufacturing organisation are currently recruiting for a Senior Commodity Buyer on a full-time, permanent basis in Pulborough, West Sussex.

Role - Senior Buyer
Type - Permanent
Location - Pulborough, West Sussex
Salary - -45,000 - -50,000 + benefits

Key responsibilities for the Senior Commodity Buyer will include and will not be limited to:

• Manage end to end procurement for assigned commodities including quotation, negotiation, PO and contract placement, and order management
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, lead times, payment terms, and long-term supply agreements
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, and quality performance
• Drive supplier performance through reviews, KPIs, corrective actions, and continuous improvement
• Work closely with planning to convert MRP demand into an effective supply plan, managing shortages and delivery risks
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and value engineering activities across allocated commodities
• Maintain accurate purchasing data including pricing, lead times, and supplier information within the ERP system

Key skills and experience required for Senior Commodity Buyer job applicant and will not be limited to:

• Strong understanding of ERP and MRP within a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience buying electronic components, PCBAs, and electro mechanical products
• Strong negotiation skills with solid commercial awareness
• Experience delivering cost reduction and supplier improvement projects
• Understanding of supplier quality processes and engineering change management
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office capability with confidence analysing data and reporting
• CIPS qualification level 4 or above is desirable

To apply for this Senior Commodity Buyer/Senior Buyer/Commodity Buyer/Strategic Buyer candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.