Company Overview:
Symetrica is a global leader in radiation detection and identification, providing advanced technology solutions for real world challenges. The range of detectors, from handheld devices to mobile solutions and portal monitors, serve customs and border protection, law enforcement and military, emergency services and first responders. Users benefit from the most operationally effective multi-layered radiation detection and identification systems. For the last 24+ years, Symetrica has produced a wide breadth of best-in-class radiation detection solutions. More recently the company has experienced rapid growth as the company has introduced new products and solutions and additionally has scaled the leadership of the commercial teams. The company has dedicated specialist staff and manufacturing plants in Westford (MA) and Southampton (UK) for the design, manufacture, and support of its product range.
Job Summary:
The Buyer is responsible for end-to-end procurement, supplier management, and material availability to support a fast-moving manufacturing operation in Eastleigh, UK. This experienced role combines strategic purchasing with hands-on operational responsibilities, including shipping, receiving, goods-in inspection, inventory accuracy, and daily support of, but not limited to the planning, manufacturing, R&D, and quality teams. The Buyer also collaborates closely with the US-based Supply Chain Manager for alignment on global sourcing, strategy, and performance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create, manage, and maintain accurate purchase orders aligned with production demand, inventory levels, and company objectives while ensuring accuracy.
- Perform strategic sourcing of materials, components, and services; identify and qualify alternative suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.
- Evaluate supplier pricing, lead times, capability, and commercial competitiveness to drive cost reduction and value improvements.
- Work closely with Engineering, Planning, Operations, and Quality to resolve supply issues and expedite critical materials.
- Oversee receiving operations: verify against Purchase Orders and packing slips for part accuracy, quantities, drawing revisions, certifications, and quality requirements.
- Manage outgoing shipments, ensuring documentation accuracy, correct packaging, and on-time delivery to customers and suppliers.
- Maintain accurate stock locations, labeling, traceability, and inventory records.
- Collaborate with Finance to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure accurate purchasing records.
- Adhere to site safety and PPE requirements.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Strong expertise in procurement, materials planning, and inventory control within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in supplier management, cost analysis, and negotiation.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret supplier documentation.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with high attention to detail.
- Highly organized and disciplined in managing stock accuracy, labeling, traceability, and record keeping.
- Strong communication and influencing skills across suppliers and internal teams.
- High proficiency with Microsoft 365
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Accounting, or a related field strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of procurement or purchasing experience, including complex, technical, or high value manufacturing procurement.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, inventory management, and cross-functional coordination.
- Exposure to quality, engineering, and operational processes.
- Leadership or mentorship experience is an advantage.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
