Senior Buyer - FTC

A market-leading technology manufacturer require a Senior Buyer on a 12 month FTC basis. A stand-alone procurement role, applicants need previous electronics procurement experience within a manufacturing, engineering or electronic stockist/distributor environment.

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for ensuring continuity of supply and aligning UK procurement activity with group supply chain strategies and processes.

• Ensure continuity of supply of components/materials to the Basingstoke site
• Supply market intelligence and supplier selection activities. Focusing on CEM businesses, globally
• Strategic management of key contract manufacturing and subcontract partners
• Track market movements in cost of raw materials and components
• Management of inventory and reporting in SAP
• Support NPI activities
• Achieve cost down and cost saving targets

• Comfortable working on a FTC basis for 12 months.
• Procurement experience within electronics - knowledge of components, CEM marketplace, supplier landscape etc.
• Experience working with global suppliers and strong supplier management skills
• Experience of managing supply chain risk
• Previous experience of SAP is desirable