Buyer

Buyer - Poole - Up to £42,000 You'll take ownership of purchasing decisions that keep production running to schedule as a Buyer. This is a role for someone who takes pride in getting the detail right, every time. Every order, every supplier query, every shortage relies on you to bring order and structure. As a Buyer, you will benefit from: 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 As a Buyer, your responsibilities will include: 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 As a Buyer, your experience will include: 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. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Sophie at Rubicon for more information. 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