Purchasing Specialist

Farnell

Farnell is a global high‑service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.

We have a new opportunity to join our supply chain team as a Purchasing Specialist
, based in Leeds 12. This flexible, hybrid working role gives you work‑life balance with the option to work from home and the office. You don’t need an electronics background.

We’re looking for someone driven, eager to learn, building strong relationships, making decisions independently and working autonomously.

Reporting to the Regional Buying Manager, you will be responsible for purchasing, order management and logistics to mitigate risk and enable profitability for our private‑label products.

This role focuses on integrating with product introductions, providing stock feedback, historical research, market trends, vendor and product integration. You will work closely with product managers, buyers, and sales to ensure alignment. Trust and collaboration are essential.

Suitable for someone with experience in buying, demand planning, order management and a passion for learning.

• A welcoming team environment where everyone is working toward the same goal.
• A strong open‑door policy within management.
• An environment with tools and opportunities to further your career.
• Pension scheme.
• Health Cash Plan.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday.
• FREE On‑site Parking.
• Hybrid working – 3 days per week on‑site.
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Reward schemes.

• Proven working experience in Supply Chain.
• Previous experience in Private Label is a plus.
• Demand planning experience is a plus.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to quickly pick up in‑house systems.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to identify and solve problems.
• Customer focused.
• Ability to work independently.

• Purchase and provide order fulfilment activities in support of business demand to positively impact inventory turns and have predictable and accurate supplier on‑time delivery.
• Manage the order status process, ensuring shipping and delivery information is accurate in the company's systems, up‑date PO backlog, track, report and communicate with matrix team.
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers, hold them accountable for shipping commitments, and improve processes.
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers and provide quotes to the sales team to support customer opportunities.
• Work with warehouse and logistics teams, including transportation carriers, to ensure product is received and delivered on time; lead or support process improvements.
• Manage non‑conforming inventory, including product disposition and in‑process failures.
• Provide timely communication to planners, sales and customer operations on order status and problem resolution.
• Assist in managing inventory aging and fill rate including disposition – stock rotation/liquidations as appropriate to meet business goals.

Great! We are looking forward to your application!

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.

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Entry level

Full‑time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing