Purchasing Support Specialist *Location: Basildon
*Job Type: Full-time
*Competitive Salary
Join a leading subcontract Electronics Manufacturing company as a Purchasing Support Specialist. This role is crucial for supporting the costing activities for new quotes and providing accurate information for future orders. You will be an integral part of a busy purchasing team, helping to manage a high volume of quoting activity which allows other team members to focus on new product introductions and day-to-day production buying.
Day-to-day of the role: *Develop close working relationships with key functions such as Production, Engineering, and Sales to support commercial negotiations for new projects.
*Solicit and negotiate supplier price, lead time, and delivery quotations.
*Analyse complex data for multiple components to determine the best purchasing options.
*Utilise the MRP system (Factory Master) to support purchasing and quoting activities.
*Provide additional support to the wider team in day-to-day buying and purchasing activities during times of high workload or absence.
*Offer general support to the Purchasing Manager as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications: *Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM).
*Proficient in using an MRP system, ideally Factory Master.
*Excellent organisational and planning skills.
*Strong numerical and analytical skills, proficient in Excel and databases.
*Proven problem-solving abilities with a strong initiative to think laterally and find solutions.
*Excellent communication skills with experience liaising with suppliers and internal/external customers.
Benefits: *Competitive salary.
*Comprehensive benefits package (details attached).
*Working hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30, Friday 08:00 to 15:30