Purchasing specialist Work, Jobs in Thatcham, Brk (with Salaries)

Procurement Specialist
Garner Osborne Circuits Ltd —Newbury
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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15h
Senior Category Buyer
Xtrac —Thatcham
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Time management
4d
Office Administrator
Henley Theatre Services —Wallingford
- From £25,000 a year
- Part-time
- CRM software
- Customer service
- Databases
- Work from home
- Employee discount
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Procurement Manager
UK Research and Innovation —Didcot
- £46,743 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13d
Supply Chain & Procurement Manager (m/f/d)
CCR (Carrier Commercial Refrigeration) —Abingdon
- English
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
13d
Procurement Specialist
Crescent Purchasing Consortium —Oxford
- £40,000 - £43,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Bereavement leave
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6d
Category Specialist
AWE —Reading
- £36,710 - £47,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Free parking
- Annual leave
EMEA Digital Platform Specialist
Bio-Techne —Abingdon
- £25,800 - £35,400 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- English
- Analysis skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
Supply Chain Specialist II (12 months Fixed Term)
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Swindon
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Internal Sales & Business Development Manager
QTech Global Ltd —Steventon
- £28,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Business development
- Travel
- Annual leave
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Outdoor Test Facility Manager for Aerospace Research
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £39,424 - £47,779 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
Licensing Enforcement Officer
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £28,142 - £43,067 a year
- Weekend availability
- Café
14d
Sr Procurement Specialist
NewMarket Services Corporation —Bracknell
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Quality control
- Organisational skills
Consulting Trainer
RSM UK —Reading
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Training & development
- Communication skills
12d
Visual Specialist
The White Company —Marlow
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Travel
- Employee discount
Procurement Specialist
Technogym —Bracknell
- English
- Master's degree
- Contracts
Corporate Sales Executive- Snows Fleet Hub
Snows Group —Basingstoke
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Business development
- Computer skills
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Senior Rural Surveyor – Associate Partner
Carter Jonas —Winchester
- Monday to Friday
- Business development
- Team management
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Buyer
Dexory —Wallingford
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
- Relocation assistance
- Employee assistance programme
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Drafter II
Legrand Group —Reading
- Travel
- Annual leave
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Procurement Specialist

Garner Osborne Circuits Ltd -
Newbury

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
Up to £30,000 a year
15 hours ago

Benefits

Free parking
Free flu jabs
Company pension
Company events
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
On-site parking

Qualifications

Supplier ordering
Microsoft Word
Sourcing
Stock ordering
CIPS
ERP systems
ERP software
Internal department liaison
Microsoft Office Suite
PCB
MRP
Purchase order creation
Procurement support
Continuous improvement
Production planning
Risk management
Procurement processing
Purchasing
Management reporting
Customer interaction
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Stock replenishment
Negotiated procurement
Communication skills
Material requirements planning
Time management

Full job description

Company Overview

Garner Osborne Circuits specialises in manufacturing high-quality Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and electronic products for diverse industries including medical and veterinary equipment, aerospace, motor racing, oil & gas.

We are committed to innovation, precision, and excellence in electronic manufacturing.

Role Summary

As our Procurement Specialist, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality products and services by performing assigned tasks efficiently, safely, and to standard, while upholding Garner Osborne’s values, quality expectations, and commitment to continuous improvement. 

The role is onsite in Newbury and the working hours are:

07:45am - 16:45pm Mon-Thurs and 07:45am - 14:15pm Fri

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier evaluation and onboarding and management: Assess and approve new suppliers for capability, quality, and compliance. Negotiate competitive pricing and favourable terms, ensuring fairness and long-term relationships.
Cost reduction initiatives: Identify opportunities for savings through alternative sourcing, bulk purchasing, or supplier consolidation.
Compliance, standards and risk management: Ensure all purchasing activities adhere to industry regulations (e.g., RoHS, REACH) and company quality standards. Monitor supply chain risks (e.g., long lead times, geopolitical issues) and develop contingency plans.
Continuous improvement: Contribute to process improvements in purchasing workflows, ERP utilization, and supplier performance tracking.
Customer communication: Provide proactive updates to customers regarding order status, maintaining professionalism, empathy, and a solution-focused approach.
Performance reporting: Prepare and deliver monthly reports to support Purchasing KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Operational/Day-to-Day:

Maintain ERP accuracy: Load Bills of Materials (BOMs) into the ERP system and verify accuracy through a two-person check procedure.
Conduct contract reviews: Ensure supplier contracts are compliant and aligned with company requirements.
Support production planning: Raise work orders and generate picking lists for stores to facilitate timely material availability.
Manage purchase orders: Create and process purchase orders for requisitions, including production shortages, MRP-driven requirements, express buys, project-specific needs, and quote-based purchasing.
Procure factory consumables: Source and purchase essential factory requirements such as bare board materials, chemicals, and other production inputs.
Expedite orders: Monitor and follow up on outstanding purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
Process documentation: Raise and action change notes, return notes, and concession forms in line with company procedures.
Inventory coordination: Collaborate with stores and production teams to maintain optimal stock levels and avoid shortages or excess.

About you

Essential Skills and Experience:

Basic understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and ERP systems to support purchasing and production planning.
Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word) and handling PDF documentation.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Proven ability to work effectively within a team and across departments to achieve shared objectives.
Negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain positive supplier relationships.
High level of accuracy in processing orders, contracts, and documentation.
Time management and prioritisation abilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proactive approach to resolving supply chain issues and production shortages.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

The below skills are preferred but aren’t essential.

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) certification at any level.
Background in electronics manufacturing or related sectors.
Understanding of global supply chain dynamics, lead times, and risk management.

If you are eager to contribute your skills to a forward-thinking company, we invite you to apply now and become part of our innovative team!

Our Values:

High Standards – We take pride in delivering quality work

Positive Energy – We bring enthusiasm and support to our teams

Solutions Driven – We focus on improvement and problem-solving

Integrity & Respect – We do the right thing and value others

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free flu jabs
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Perkbox – employee discount and reward platform
Enhanced holiday
Employee recognition scheme
Life Assurance

Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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