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.

Specific duties of the Senior Buyer include:

• 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

Senior Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

• 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