Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Buyer
- Poole
- Up to GBP
35,000

You'll take ownership of purchasing decisions that keep production running to schedule as a Buyer
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This is a role for someone that takes pride in getting the detail right, every time.

Every order, every supplier query, every shortage relies on you to bring order and structure.

• Holiday entitlement of 172.5 hours (4.6 weeks), with hours reserved each year for the Christmas shutdown
• Enhanced company sick pay on a staggered, incremental basis
• On-site car parking
• Extra holiday awarded at your 2 year and 5 year work anniversaries
• Company-funded Christmas and summer parties
• Ad hoc company activities, such as Pancake Day, with food provided on site
• An early finish every Friday at 1pm

• Place and manage purchase orders in line with MRP signals, production schedules and customer demand
• Chase suppliers proactively to secure on time delivery and resolve order queries
• Monitor inventory levels and work with Planning, Stores and Production to resolve material shortages
• Maintain accurate purchasing and material data within the ERP/MRP system
• Support BOM accuracy by flagging component availability or lifecycle concerns
• Generate purchasing and supplier performance reports

• Previous experience in a Buyer or purchasing role
• Experience working in an electronics manufacturing or engineering environment
• Confidence using ERP/MRP systems
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience in a sub-contract or EMS environment, or knowledge of BOM structures, would be advantageous
• Working towards or holding a CIPS qualification would be desirable

If you enjoy bringing order and accuracy to a fast moving production environment, this Buyer role offers the structure and ownership you're looking for.

While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.