Buyer – 6 -12 month contract
This role sits inside IR35.
Key Purpose of Job
To provide support for the purchasing of electronic components, bespoke electro‑mechanical components, and consumables for spacecraft systems and sub‑systems.
Key Tasks
* Interpreting MRP results, placing, and administering purchase orders for demand or allocating free stock to project requirements.
* Negotiating price and delivery to meet demand, via MRP results and/or purchase requisitions.
* Actively engaging and managing suppliers and contractors including supplier selection, auditing, evaluation of supplier performance and compliance.
* Ensuring that goods and services are delivered in accordance with the order instructions and that an efficient service is provided to the end user.
* Ensuring that all procurement activity and tender requirements are in accordance with the company’s regulations.
* Encouraging and influencing to ensure areas of spend, direct and indirect are channelled through Procurement.
* Other activities as delegated by Senior Buyers and/or Head of Procurement.
* Liaising with stakeholders, as and when necessary.
* Attending core team meetings to report progress/status.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
* CIPS member/associate would be preferred but not essential.
Experience
* Previous purchasing experience essential.
* Experience in aerospace would be beneficial, however any experience in a high value and low volume environment would also be acceptable.
* Good understanding of MRP/ERP system would be a distinct advantage, although not essential as training will be provided.
Knowledge & Skills
* Organised, accurate and an attention to detail is essential.
* Pragmatic and results oriented behaviour.
* Good interpersonal skill; able to communicate at all levels across the business coupled with excellent negotiation skills.
* Able to resolve conflicting priorities and demands.
* Able to work within a pressurised environment.
* Pro‑active and flexible with a can‑do attitude.
* Computer literate, with good MS Office skills.
* A good understanding of Terms and Conditions.
* Knowledge of preparing tenders.
* Ability to meet targets and deadlines.
* Knowledge of supply chain management.
Location
* Based in Guildford with occasional travel to Bordon when required.
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