Buyer (Manufacturing)

Location: Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a public precision technology company whose Gems Setra business develops sensing, monitoring, fluid management, and measurement solutions.

What you will do

• Manage supplier performance across delivery, quality, spend, quotations, and logistics.
• Raise and manage purchase orders in the ERP system and expedite supplier deliveries.
• Optimize material flow, inventory, lead times, safety stock, and Kanban settings.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms while driving PPV improvements and cost savings.
• Support supplier selection, qualification, consolidation, onboarding, and New Product Introduction projects.
• Monitor supply chain risks and contribute to continuous improvement and Kaizen activities.

Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with strong supplier management and procurement experience.
• Knowledge of electronics sourcing, component procurement, and manufacturing quality principles.
• Experience with low-cost-country sourcing and ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards, or similar.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Planning, organizational, communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness, financial acumen, accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to make timely decisions.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and fast-paced supply chain environment.
• Opportunity to influence supplier performance and improve operational efficiency.
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders across Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Customer Service.
• Contribute to the development of sensing and monitoring technologies used in mission-critical applications.