Buyer

Company: First Call Contract Services
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Location: Ipswich
Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity to work for a nationally recognised manufacturing business, considered to be the leader in its field. Pay rates from £26,436 per annum, increasing after a three month probationary period. The role of Buyer is based in Ipswich.

Shifts for Buyer:

  • 07:30 to 16:00
  • Monday to Friday

Pay :

  • £26,436 pa
  • Increases after successful completion of three months probation

Main Duties of Buyer:

  • Raising and managing purchase orders through our MRP system.
  • Chasing suppliers and monitoring delivery dates, shortages and long-lead components.
  • Obtaining quotations and sourcing electronic components, PCBs, mechanical parts and other production materials.
  • Reviewing supplier acknowledgements and checking prices and delivery dates.
  • Matching supplier invoices against purchase orders and goods received.
  • Investigating price, quantity and invoice discrepancies and requesting credit notes where required.
  • Working closely with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Goods In and Accounts.
  • Helping source alternative/equivalent electronic components when parts are obsolete, unavailable or on long lead times.

Experience and skills required:

  • Previous purchasing/buying experience and good attention to detail
  • Knowledge of electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, ICs, diodes, transistors, relays and connectors would be particularly valuable
  • Comfortable working with manufacturer part numbers, datasheets and component specifications
  • Experience with purchase invoice matching, supplier queries and ERP/MRP systems would be beneficial
  • Organised, proactive, accurate and confident dealing directly with suppliers
  • Good communication and IT skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidates to begin a career with a company that offers genuine long-term opportunities and career development.

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Posted: September 24th, 2026