Buyer, Business

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 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 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