Purchasing Administrator​/Buyer​/Purchasing Lead​/Manager

Proven experience purchasing electronic components within an electronics manufacturing or contract electronics manufacturing (CEM) environment.

A leading contract electronics manufacturer are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Administrator / Buyer or Purchasing Lead / Manager on a full-time, permanent basis in the Buckinghamshire area.

• Raise, place and manage purchase orders for electronic components and associated materials
• Manage day-to-day supplier communications and maintain strong relationships with UK/European electronics distributors
• Monitor deliveries, manage shortages and expedite critical components to protect production schedules
• Maintain stock availability through effective inventory management and lead time control
• Support cost reduction activities, supplier negotiations and procurement reporting
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, escalating issues proactively to internal stakeholders
• (Lead/Manager level) Take ownership of the purchasing function, develop/improve purchasing processes and support succession planning/transition

• Background in electronics manufacturing, ideally within a contract electronics manufacturing (CEM) setting
• Demonstrable experience buying electronic components.
• Familiarity with electronics distributors
• Strong supplier management skills with the ability to drive delivery performance and responsiveness
• Commercial awareness, with exposure to negotiation, cost control and reporting (level dependent)
• Comfortable working predominantly on-site during the initial probation/onboarding period, with potential hybrid flexibility post-probation where operationally suitable
• Leadership capability for senior hires, including process improvement and mentoring/supporting others (where applicable)

must be eligible to live and work in the UK