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Junior Buyer - QinetiQ Target Systems
We are currently recruiting a Junior Buyer to join QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) within our Purchasing Team. QTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of QinetiQ Group PLC, specialising in the design and manufacture of state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial and Surface Target systems, including the world-leading Banshee target.
QTS targets are used to enable realistic weapons test, evaluation, and operator training in over 40 countries worldwide, with QTS providing a complete managed service in over 15 of these countries.
What will I be doing?
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you’ll support the Procurement team in maintaining high standards of delivery to our internal customers.
Duties will include:
* Assist buyers in their daily tasks while gaining experience
* Negotiate optimal prices with suppliers to ensure best value procurement
* Monitor supplier performance on purchase price, OTIF, and quality, seeking continual improvement opportunities
* Work closely with the expeditor to keep deliveries on track
* Attend daily production meetings to support build plans
* Collaborate with all key internal customers
* Resolve supply or invoice queries
* Check purchase order acknowledgements from suppliers
* Maintain procurement documents and procedures
* Input data and carry out production system maintenance
What do I need?
You should have procurement experience, ideally gained in a manufacturing environment, and be working towards or have recently obtained your CIPS qualification.
You’ll need to be calm under pressure and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Additional qualities include:
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
* Good analytical and organisational skills
* Exposure to planning, indirect buying, or strategic buying
What else do I need to know?
Joining QinetiQ offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of exciting defence projects, with vast career progression opportunities across a global organisation, along with competitive personal and professional benefits.
You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package. Our basic salaries are attractive and regularly reviewed to stay competitive in the market.
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