Buyers​/Senior Buyers

Position: Buyers / Senior Buyers
Location: Monkton

Morson is delighted to be working in partnership with a leading aerospace organisation to recruit 2 Buyers/ Senior Buyers for an initial 6 month contract. There is a pay rate of between £19.75 Per Hour PAYE and £22.87 Per Hour PAYE on offer for the successful candidates. The role will be full time on site in Prestwick. Please find the role description below:
Responsibilities To manage a number of high value strategic suppliers. To monitor the overall performance of the supply base and produce clear management information for reviews. To develop and improve performance of the key suppliers with regard to cost, quality, other contract terms and service. Conduct competitive and non-competitive supplier selection, as part of an MFT, dependant on strategic requirements.

Support supplier assessment activities and supplier development plans as part of multi-functional team. Support supplier transfer management requirements. Produce development plans for multiple suppliers which set targets for improvement against our business requirements. To be used as a point of escalation in giving assistance in resolving critical shortages impacting the build schedule. Provide the team with a clear process in order to analyse the supply base & identify opportunities for rationalisation.

Conduct resourcing where necessary to secure lowest cost of supply. To lead strategic reviews and business readiness assessments with suppliers and provide outputs on financial status, growth and risks. To issue I.T.T's Request for Proposals (RFP's) as required for new business requirement and for expiring contracts. Maintain an awareness of current contract law. Ensure appropriate contractual coverage with each and every supplier.

Identify, manage and escalate as required any potential supplier risks. Maintain an awareness of the critical exchange rates and highlight any significant movements. Ensure involvement in the introduction of new parts and identify any risks to the production plan. Ensure that the Procurement team keep abreast of the engineering changes and modifications. Ensure that the cost impact is minimised whilst meeting customer demand.

Clear invoice queries promptly through supplier management activities, lead Procurement exit strategies / introduction of new suppliers. Ensure supplier capacity & capability information is accurate and topical identifying potential risks and mitigation opportunities. Input and presentation at customer rate readiness reviews on supply base rate capability. Manage cost per aircraft information mitigation any risk to pricing through negotiation. Understand and identify customer requirements and support interface at all levels to ensure that proactive performance is delivered by Aerostructures strategic suppliers/services base.

Develop SLA's and monitor / analyse delivery, quality, cost and performance against them to meet Business needs. Apply Customer Satisfaction ratings to Product Suppliers and Service Providers, and deliver appropriate performance improvements. Ensure SAP is maintained and reflective of current supplier and pricing information. Present team inputs to monthly team review process and provide data for monthly CS. Simply hit the ‘Apply Now' button for immediate consideration.