Buyer

OSI Electronics, UK is based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. From design, prototype, and PCB assembly to volume box builds, we make electronic products for UK and overseas markets. Being electronics specialists, providing the highest quality, reliability, on-time deliveries, and customer support in UK electronics manufacturing. We focus on end-to-end electronic device manufacturing, customisable to meet the individual requirements of UK and International companies and Original Equipment Manufacturers.

Our customers include medical and life sciences, broadcast and communication, industrial equipment, commercial products, aerospace, and defence. You will find a great team of friendly people who have considerable practical experience and extensive industry knowledge. They are backed by a lean manufacturing organisation who invests in its people, and future, for example, installing a newly configured SMT Hall with advanced technology capabilities and global resources to provide a competitive edge.

Job overview

Coordinate purchasing activities with relevant departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. Process purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers where required. To obtain quotations from vendors and to ensure components are purchased and expedited for production requirements. Components are to be purchased at the correct specification and price and are delivered to the agreed delivery schedule, in time for the production start dates. Perform cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities (e.g. material, components). Monitors the cost schedule and scope of assigned subcontractors to negotiable highest quality and best value. Develops new supplier sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive. May recommend cost saving proposals.

1. Initial management and purchasing of components as presented by company MRP.
2. Escalate any issues to the senior buyer or purchasing manager.
3. Assist with the sourcing/resourcing of components needed imminently for production.
4. Raise purchase orders from purchase requisitions.
5. Act as first line of escalation for delivery issues from the expeditor.
6. Source correct components at the best price from the right vendors in line with company strategies and requirements.
7. Support with sharing market intelligence to the relevant internal departments – inclusive of lead time or supply issues, price fluctuations, product obsolescence and franchise information.
8. Ensure system data is accurate and fit for purpose.
9. Assist with the timely resolution or invoice, delivery or quality disputes.
10. Work with the relevant internal departments to resolve delivery issues.
11. Act as first line of support for any immediate production shortages.
12. Support the purchasing manager and senior buyer with supply base optimisation.
13. Support the implementation and ongoing use of business strategies.

• 3-5 Years Experience
• Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply and a member of (CIPS) desirable but not essential.
• Electronics manufacturing and/or CEM background desirable but not essential.
• Strong MS Office skills and experience with MRP.
• Excellent negotiation, customer service and consulting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.