Project Buyer (Manufacturing) – 16 Week Temporary Contract – Up to £24/hr Are you an experienced mechanical engineering professional with procurement expertise looking for your next challenge? Our client, a leading aerospace company, is seeking a Project Buyer to join their team on a 16-week temporary contract to support an exciting new project. Location: Fareham Hours: 37.5 hours/week, flexible, typically 7:30am start with early finish Friday Pay: Up to £24/hr (PAYE) About the Role: You will help develop and maintain a high performing supply chain, sourcing components, negotiating prices, raising orders and managing suppliers to ensure on time delivery and quality. You will work closely with Design Engineering to support continuity of supply and product specifications. Main Duties: Establishing and developing suppliers for mechanical components, subcontract processing and materials Technical and delivery performance management of suppliers Evaluating new and potential suppliers Obtaining/negotiating pricing, to meet expectations and budget Raising purchase orders, ensuring price, delivery, technical, quality and commercial specifications are correctly defined Raising of works orders for sub-contracted processes New Product Development technical support such as design for manufacturing Facilitate effective communications between internal and external stakeholders Formation of long term agreements to manage business relationships Key Requirements: HND or higher in a Mechanical Engineering discipline Mechanical component/machining background; aerospace experience preferred Knowledge of technical drawings (BS8888) ERP/MRP experience and MS Office proficiency Strong negotiation, organisation and communication skills If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, APPLY NOW! Kingdom People are acting as an employment business in relation to this advertisement.