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Senior Buyer Electronic Products

Job LocationDevon
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryCompetitive salary
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Buyer for our client based in Devon. You will lead their electronic products procurement programme. You will have a proven background in purchasing, particularly from the far East, including countries such as China, Taiwan and South Korea. Ideally, you should be able to bring with you existing relationships and knowledge of Chinese manufacturing partners and Western agents. Knowledge and an understanding of the electronic goods manufacturing process and experience in bringing products to market quickly will be advantageous.You will be working for a fast-growing business with a commercial focus and entrepreneurial culture. You will be part of a small team and be expected to think creatively to solve problems and come up with good and viable solutions. Ambiguity and change are the norm and you will be comfortable with setting your own direction and being focused on generating the right results at the right time.What you’ll be doing:You will be required to research and set up new manufacturing partnerships with suppliers in the far East in order to manufacture a new range of home control products destined for markets in the UK and Europe. You will be required to programme manage the procurement of these products from manufacture right through to delivery into the UK & other sales territories. This will involve sourcing, value engineering, contract negotiation, quality control and logistics. You will work with teams in R&D, procurement, manufacturing and marketing as well as specialist agencies and designers who are already involved in the product development process.Your background:

  • Sourcing from pre-determined specification
  • Value engineering to deliver on specific material and component costs
  • Delivering advantageous contract negotiation with far eastern suppliers
  • Working within multiple and complex supply chains
  • Taking product from design to manufacture and supply into territory markets
  • Manufacturing knowledge focused around consumer goods sold in Europe and made in the far East
  • Your Demonstrable Key Skills:
  • Commercial negotiation & deal closing
  • Contract creation
  • Creating new supplier relationships
  • Cost and value engineering
  • Programme management
  • Understanding of commercial finance
  • Knowledge of manufacturing process - particularly electronics and electronic components for consumer (end user) markets
  • Clear understanding of quality control, testing and accreditations
  • Information on the day to day working environment:
  • Senor specialist position
  • No line management requirement
  • Flexibility to create and set business cases for procurement
  • Working closely with the procurement team, R&D team and manufacturing operations teams
  • Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer
  • Administrative support may be provided if necessary
  • Opportunity to lead a new part of the business which is developing disruptive products within the cooling, heating and ventilation sector of the UK construction industry. Products are sold in UK and Europe with ambition to expand into many new global territories.
  • Worldwide travel is expected as is attendance when required at the UK head office which is based in Devon, although the role is not tied to this location.
  • If you do not have any contact from us within 7 working days please assume that on this occasion unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful, and we invite you to submit your CV for other roles you feel your skills, qualifications and experience match. Required skills
  • Buying
  • Electronic Products
  • Manufacturing
  • Negotiation
  • Purchasing
  • Keyskills :
    Buying Electronic Products Manufacturing Negotiation Purchasing

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