Assistant Buyer

Norcott EMS is a leading provider of electronic assembly services. We work with our customers at the leading edge of new product development. Capability, flexibility and quality are key attributes of our service and instrumental in our success.

As an Assistant Buyer you will largely work under the supervision of our Senior Buyer, striving to ensure that all materials are purchased in a cost effective and timely manner to ensure the smooth running of our Production facility.

This role would suit somebody who has previously worked in a purchasing or sales role in either an electronics or component distributor company.

Specific Duties

• Obtaining detailed quotations for electronic components and evaluating competing bids based on pricing and timescale.
• Managing spreadsheets of component requirements for products.
• Entering details on our in-house databases.
• Placing and progressing of Purchase Orders.
• Updating product costing models.
• Ensuring Supplier database is kept up to date.

Essential Experience, Capabilities & Qualifications

5 GCSE's or equivalent including English and Mathematics.
Clear, efficient and friendly telephone manner.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
A keen eye for detail and quality of company presentation.
Ability to work well under pressure in order to meet tight time-scales.
Competent with all Office applications including spreadsheets and email.

Desirable Experience

Previous electronic component purchasing or internal sales role for a component distributor.