An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Aerospace Buyer to join a leading helicopter manufacturer based in Yeovil on a long-term temporary basis. This role is critical to ensuring the continued performance, productivity, and output of the business through effective procurement and supplier management activities.
This position would suit a highly organised Buyer with previous aerospace, aviation, engineering, or manufacturing procurement experience who is confident working within fast-paced supply chain environments and SAP systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing procurement activities as a Buyer for mechanical hardware components
* Raising purchase orders (POs) against Long Term Agreements (LTAs)
* Creating and maintaining approved vendor lists
* Sending Requests for Quotation (RFQs) against SAP requisitions and preparing supplier selection reports
* Raising and processing purchase orders within SAP
* Requesting and issuing technical data including:
o 2D drawings
o 3D models
o Technical specifications
* Supporting invoice clearance and resolving invoice queries
* Managing part country of origin and product classification documentation
* Handling QN (Quality Notification) management activities
* Supporting supplier pre-qualification and qualification processes
* Issuing quotation requests for AFP/RFQs and uploading supplier responses into SAP
* Liaising closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure material availability and supplier performance
Skills & Experience Required
* Previous experience working as a Buyer, Procurement Officer, Supply Chain Coordinator, or Purchasing Specialist within the aerospace, aviation, defence, engineering, or manufacturing sectors
* Strong understanding of aerospace procurement processes and supplier management
* Experience raising RFQs, purchase orders, and supplier selection documentation
* Understanding of supplier qualification and quality processes
* Experience managing invoice queries and supplier performance issues
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Knowledge of import/export compliance, country of origin, and product classification would be advantageous
Desirable Experience
* Aerospace or helicopter manufacturing background
* Experience purchasing mechanical hardware or engineering components is desirable
* Proficient in SAP procurement systems
* Knowledge of technical drawings, engineering specifications, and manufacturing documentation
* Experience working with Long Term Agreements (LTAs)
* Understanding of quality notifications (QNs)
* CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS
* Experience within regulated manufacturing environments
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