Buyer 12-Month FTC
Hybrid
Office location: Salfords, Surrey UK
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (12 Months)
About Us
Rapiscan Systems is a global leader in detection technology, delivering advanced cargo and vehicle inspection systems for ports, borders, military installations, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints. Our cutting-edge X-ray solutionsranging from low to high energyhelp combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and imaging excellence, we empower our customers to detect threats and contraband with confidence.
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to join our procurement team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-impact industry while supporting key supply chain operations.
Key Responsibilities:
 1. Place and manage purchase orders with precision and timeliness
 2. Attend procurement and cross-functional meetings at our Crawley manufacturing site
 3. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
 4. Support cost reduction initiatives and benchmark supply chain competitiveness
 5. Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Engineering teams on NPI projects
 6. Assist the Senior Buyer...