Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Morson is delighted to be working in partnership with a market leading aerospace organisation to recruit a Buyer for an initial 18 month contract based in Cambridge. There is a rate of £18-£22 PAYE per hour on offer for the successful candidate dependant on experience. Your main activities will include the following:
Supporting the Senior Buyer Performing routine day-to-day activities associated with the products and services administering and expediting purchase orders Managing MRP requirements to satisfy production schedules and implementation of appropriate recovery plans. Shortage reporting and resolution Receiving Bills of Materials and carrying out system checks on materials and services to be supplied to projects and shipping requirements. Negotiating with suppliers obtaining best price and lead times, resolving any supply chain issues Liaising with customers/ suppliers to respond to routine queries regarding contract and supply chain issues.

Providing input to project meetings to answer questions concerning contract/supply chain matters. Monitoring and measuring process performance producing regular and accurate management information/reports as required. Adhering to a range of standard procedures and precedents to solve problems which arise, with instruction direction and guidance available from others Please apply if you have most of the following:
Ability to build supplier relationships and engage with suppliers Excellent communication skills with a good understanding of techniques that drive Quality/cost improvement Manufacturing procurement experience (including reading technical drawings, engineering background preferred)

Experience with Supplier KPI's and performance management Ability to draft standard letters and responses. Proficient use of MS applications with good understanding of MRP and other planning systems Good verbal and written communication and negotiation skills ‘Lateral' thinker – someone who can find solutions for problems and ‘think outside the box' Simply hit the 'Apply Now' button for immediate consideration.