Job Description
Buyer
Location: North Yorkshire
Whether you're an experienced Purchasing Assistant ready for your first Buyer position or an Assistant Buyer looking to develop your procurement career, this role offers the opportunity to join a growing electronics manufacturer where you'll receive ongoing support from an experienced Procurement Manager.
Castle Manufacturing are working in partnership with a specialist electronics manufacturing business to recruit a Buyer to join the procurement team.
Key Responsibilities
- Review MRP and demand requirements to identify component needs
- Raise purchase orders and manage supplier delivery performance
- Expedite orders to support production schedules
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Support pricing negotiations and cost control activity
- Manage supplier returns and resolve delivery issues
- Manage RFQs and support accurate, timely quotations
- Develop and maintain costing models to support pricing accuracy
- Work with Sales and Engineering on commercially viable proposals
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain roles
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Confident communicator with suppliers and internal teams
- Experience using ERP or MRP systems
- Strong Excel and data capability
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Desirable Experience
- Manufacturing, engineering or electronics background
- Exposure to costing, estimating or technical components
- Experience supporting supplier negotiation or sourcing activity
A great opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant, Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer ready to progress into a Buyer position within a supportive SME manufacturing environment.
This is a permanent role and is commutable from Northallerton, Darlington, Thirsk, Yarm, Stokesley, Yarrm, Richmond and surrounding areas
This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Buyer, Purchasing Assistant or Junior Buyer ready to take the next step into a Buyer position within a supportive SME manufacturing environment."
