Buyer – 12-Month FTC
Hybrid
Location: Salfords, Surrey
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.
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:
* Place and manage purchase orders with precision and timeliness
* Attend procurement and cross-functional meetings at our Crawley manufacturing site
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
* Support cost reduction initiatives and benchmark supply chain competitiveness
* Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Engineering teams on NPI projects
* Assist the Senior Buyer with negotiations and strategic sourcing
* Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities
* Ensure compliance with ISO standards through process documentation
* Resolve supplier invoice queries and manage demand requests
* Ensure suppliers consistently meet cost, quality and delivery targets (Total Cost of Ownership)
Qualifications and Experience:
* Experience in a manufacturing environment
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
* Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)