Job Description

Buyer

Guildford

12 month contract (inside IR35)

Hourly Rate dependent on experience

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 administer purchase orders for demand or allocate from free stock to project requirements

Negotiating price and delivery to meet demand, via MRP results and/or purchase requisitions

Actively engage and manage suppliers and contractors including supplier selection, auditing, evaluation of supplier performance and compliance

Ensure that goods and services are delivered in accordance with the order instructions and ensure an efficient service is provided to the end user

Ensure that all procurement activity and tender requirements are in accordance with the company’s regulations

Encourage and influence to ensure areas of spends, direct and in-direct are channelled through Procurement

Other activities as delegated by Senior Buyers and/or Head of Procurement

Liaise with the stakeholders, as and when necessary

Attend core team meetings to report progress/statusPERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

CIPS member/associate would be preferred but not essentialExperience

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 inter-personal 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