Company Description
Sontay are a market leader in providing sensing and peripheral devices to the building control and HVAC markets. Our team are experts in their field and have been providing a wide range of temperature, humidity and other building sensors for over 50 years.
Role Description
The Buyer role is a full-time hybrid position based in Edenbridge, with flexibility for some work from home. The Buyer will own various purchasing activities across a wide portolio of products and components, ensuring the business has the right stock levels to feed manufacturing and the end customer. Day-to-day tasks include supply chain planning, requesting and comparing quotations, the raising and tracking of purchase orders, expediting where needed and ensuring the MRP system is maintained accurately. The role also involves monitoring supplier performance, managing inventory levels, supporting cost-saving initiatives, and ensuring compliance with company policies and customer standards.
Qualifications/Experience
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a purchasing role, ideally within manufacturing.
- Strong skills in using ERP/MRP or other purchasing systems, with attention to data accuracy and documentation control.
- Competence in analyzing costs, lead times, and inventory levels to support efficient and resilient supply chain performance.
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills for collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities, deadlines, and changing demand.
- Understanding of basic contract terms, quality requirements, and compliance considerations in a manufacturing context.
- Numeracy and proficiency with common office software (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook) for reporting and analysis.
- Relevant experience in procurement or supply chain; formal purchasing or supply chain qualifications (e.g., CIPS or equivalent) are an advantage.
- Ability to work in a hybrid model, attending the Edenbridge site as required and maintaining productivity while working from home.
Buyer in Maidstone employer: Sontay Ltd
Sontay is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Edenbridge where innovation meets expertise. With over 50 years in the industry, we prioritise employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, while our hybrid working model promotes a healthy work-life balance. Join us to be part of a collaborative team that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations in the thriving HVAC market.
