Purchasing Manager - Electronics

Are you looking for a Purchasing Manager - Electronics job based in Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire area?

Are you a Purchasing Manager - Electronics with experience in electronics looking for an exciting new challenge with an electronics manufacturing company?

My client are a global supplier and provide a wide range of products including PCB Assembly, Turnkey Box-Build and Cable Assembly.

Located in Hertfordshire they exceed their customers expectation with outstanding service and care.

You will work as part of a small purchasing team with responsibility for all purchasing activity and supplier order book management for nominated projects, including sourcing of electronic commodities.

In this Purchasing Manager - Electronics role, the responsibilities will include:

- Lead Supplier improvement projects and ensuring desired outcomes are achieved

- Develop and negotiate suitable commercial agreements with strategic suppliers

- Review, define and implement future purchasing strategy, utilising MRP system as appropriate, to ensure effective and efficient purchasing of materials.

- Develop process of monitoring and reporting purchase costs against planned costs.

- Maintain up to date knowledge of supply issues including trends, lead-times etc.

The ideal candidate for Purchasing Manager - Electronics role based in Hertfordshire will have the following qualifications/experience:

- Knowledge of MRP systems

- Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager within a manufacturing environment.

- Advanced level of Excel; use of formulas to manipulate and analyse data.

- Knowledge of electronic and mechanical manufacturing processes.

- Knowledge of electronic and mechanical supply chain and supplier capabilities.

- Experienced in working in a CEM environment.

- Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.

- Strong organisational and problem solving skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an amazing company as the Purchasing Manager based in Hertfordshire.

If you have any specific questions about this Purchasing Manager - Electronics job, please call Brett on 01582 878841 / 07961158773.