A world-class advanced electronics manufacturer who support several key sectors are urgently seeking an experienced Buyer with proven knowledge of electronics manufacturing to join their procurement team in Newport.

• Role: Buyer (Full Time)
• Pay: Competitive annual salary
• Location: Newport
• Working Pattern: Fully onsite

As a Buyer you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and ensure timely procurement of materials and services essential to manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop relationships with assigned suppliers
• Negotiate pricing, terms and agreements to secure best-value supply
• Analyse, review and report on supplier price changes
• Identify and introduce alternative suppliers and materials where beneficial
• Ensure purchasing requisitions reflect accurate lead times
• Escalate and resolve supply issues that may impact production
• Minimise exposure to MOQs and price increases
• Ensure compliance with company codes of conduct, import/export and legal requirements
• Keep excess, cost and stock levels under tight control

This is a critical role within the purchasing team, supporting production, quality, planning and engineering to ensure a smooth, cost-effective and reliable supply chain.

Key Requirements:

• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing and components
• Proven purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work independently and take full ownership of tasks
• Proactive, analytical and commercially focused
• Strong IT skills
• CIPS qualified (desirable)

This is an exciting opportunity to join work within a high-growth, innovative and technically advanced electronics organisation.

If you're an experienced Buyer with proven electronics experience, happy to be fully onsite in Newport, apply now!