Buyer, Business

Buyer

Department: Supply Chain

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bembridge

• Employment type:
  
  Permanent
• Salary: £27,700 - £32,000
• Standard
  
  Hours:
  
  Flexible start / 40 hours per week
• Location:
  
  Bembridge

The Buyer role is responsible for the cost-effective acquisition of materials and services that are to support the replenishment of parts against re‑orders points and specific project/assembly demands to support the new aircraft build programme.

Working in the Supply Chain team, the Buyer will be responsible for the timely and efficient processing of material demands, placement of purchase orders, securing order acknowledgements from suppliers and the expediting of materials to ensure the on‑time delivery of parts to Britten Norman.

The Buyer will take an active responsibility and ownership in the acquisition of compliant spend with approved suppliers, contributing to the functional cost savings targets, supporting the objectives set by the Senior Leadership Team and active delivery of the departmental Key Performance Indicators at all times.

• Processing of approved purchase demands and the successful placement of compliant and appropriately authorised purchase orders with approved suppliers.
• Maintain and update of purchase order progress notes, expected delivery dates and agreed prices in the company business system Aerotrac.
• The compliant retention of Purchase orders and supporting documentation in accordance with the document retention policy, including the closing down of old or redundant purchase orders.
• Responsible for reporting status of open demands, Material shortages, requisition approval, Open Purchase orders, Pro‑forma Invoice status,
• Expediting order which will include the structured management of past due and forward orders with complete ownership of allocated orders.
• Contribution towards the Function Cost Savings Targets both at a tactical level on an order by order basis and supporting Strategic cost savings targets.
• Ensure contractual compliance and adherence with supplier agreements/contracts where applicable.
• Ownership of any allocated Non‑conforming supplier deliveries and any warranty claims including the tracking of successful claim of credit notes through to reconciliation with Finance.
• Work with suppliers to determine material lead‑times.
• Timely escalation of any supplier performance, cost or contractual compliance issues to the department Manager.
• On occasion, represent and promote the Procurement function at key stakeholder meetings which may include Supplier meetings both on and off site.
• Update the Purchase order tracker and the timely updating of Aerotrac accordingly.
• Identification of appropriate suppliers and as required, the creation of New Supplier Requests
• Request for Quotations (RFQs) and negotiate the most effective output to serve the needs of the business.
• Liaison with the Finance team and / or Suppliers in relation to all Invoice Queries or issues including management of Pro‑forma invoices.

• Previous experience in an Operational Procurement function with practical knowledge in the raising and the management of purchase orders.
• Previous experience of working with suppliers and taking the lead in managing suppliers.
• Attention to detail with a positive attitude and a strong focus of delivery.
• Self‑disciplined and motivated, experience of working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrates flexibility in moving between tasks and is dedicated to the task, seeing it through to completion.
• Reliable, follows direction from managers and respect policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify potential areas of difficulty, the causes and proactively provide solutions whilst keeping team and manager informed.
• Excellent organisational skills with proven ability to manage time effectively.
• Capable of effective communication with team members, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Desirable degree level or other further education
• Membership of CIPS / CIPS Level 2 or currently studying towards CIPS

• 36 annual leave days (inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option
• Private healthcare scheme
• Flu vaccination
• Dental and optical cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support with learning and professional development (courses and licenses)
• Health screening and therapies
  
  Digital GP
• Referral bonus