Junior Buyer in Hook

Are you looking to build your procurement career within a fast‑paced, high‑technology manufacturing environment? Do you have experience purchasing electronic components or technical products and enjoy working closely with suppliers, engineering teams, and production? A growing engineering and manufacturing business in Hook is seeking a Junior Buyer to join its procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing experience who wants to develop their career within a business that designs and manufactures advanced technology products.

The Role

As a Junior Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely supply of electronic components, materials, and services required to support production. Working closely with engineering, planning, production, and quality teams, you will help maintain a resilient and efficient supply chain while supporting cost, quality, and delivery objectives. This position offers excellent exposure to supplier management, strategic sourcing, cost reduction initiatives, and global supply chain activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure electronic components, materials, and services to meet production requirements.
• Manage the full purchasing process, including RFQs, supplier quotations, purchase orders, and delivery tracking.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Support supplier selection, onboarding, and performance monitoring.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Work closely with planning and production teams to ensure material availability.
• Monitor MRP signals and manage purchasing activity accordingly.
• Resolve supply chain issues including shortages, delays, and quality concerns.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities through alternative sourcing and value engineering initiatives.
• Support inventory management and stock optimisation activities.
• Help identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including component obsolescence and supplier dependency.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records within ERP/MRP systems.
• Produce reports and KPI data relating to supplier performance, inventory, and cost savings.

What We're Looking For

• Previous purchasing or procurement experience within an electronics, engineering, or technical manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of electronic components and manufacturing supply chains.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and supplier relationship management skills.
• Commercial awareness and confidence negotiating with suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data‑driven decisions.
• Proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of PCB assembly, SMT manufacturing, or electronic component lifecycle management.
• Exposure to global sourcing and international supply chains.
• Experience supporting cost reduction initiatives.
• Understanding of supplier performance management.
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management, including obsolescence and dual sourcing strategies.
• Working towards, or interested in studying, a CIPS qualification.
• Experience working within a growing or scaling manufacturing business.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of GBP35,000 GBP42,000.
• Opportunity to develop a long‑term career within procurement and supply chain management.
• Exposure to global suppliers and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• The chance to make a real impact within a growing engineering business.

If you're a motivated Buyer looking for your next challenge within a technology‑focused manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.