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: 2D drawings 3D models 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 Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.