Buyer
Guildford
12 month contract (inside IR35)
Hourly Rate dependent on experience
Key Purpose of Job
To provide support for the purchasing of electronic components, bespoke electro-mechanical components, and consumables for spacecraft systems and sub-systems
Key Tasks
* Interpreting MRP results, placing, and administer purchase orders for demand or allocate from free stock to project requirements
* Negotiating price and delivery to meet demand, via MRP results and/or purchase requisitions
* Actively engage and manage suppliers and contractors including supplier selection, auditing, evaluation of supplier performance and compliance
* Ensure that goods and services are delivered in accordance with the order instructions and ensure an efficient service is provided to the end user
* Ensure that all procurement activity and tender requirements are in accordance with the company’s regulations
* Encourage and influence to ensure areas of spends, direct and in-direct are channelled through Procurement
* Other activities as delegated by Senior Buyers and/or Head of Procurement
* Liaise with the stakeholders, as and when necessary
* Attend core team meetings to report progress/status
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
* CIPS member/associate would be preferred but not essential
Experience
* Previous purchasing experience essential
* Experience in aerospace would be beneficial, however any experience in a high value and low volume environment would also be acceptable
* Good understanding of MRP/ERP system would be a distinct advantage, although not essential as training will be provided.
Knowledge & Skills
* Organised, accurate and an attention to detail is essential
* Pragmatic and results oriented behaviour
* Good inter-personal skill; able to communicate at all levels across the business coupled with excellent negotiation skills
* Able to resolve conflicting priorities and demands
* Able to work within a pressurised environment
* Pro-active and flexible with a can-do attitude
* Computer literate, with good MS Office skills
* A good understanding of Terms and Conditions
* Knowledge of preparing tenders
* Ability to meet targets and deadlines
* Knowledge of supply chain management