Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

A well known Aerospace organisation is urgently seeking an experienced Buyer to join their team based in Wimborne within the Electronic Assemblies business unit.

• Title: Buyer
• Duration: Initial 6‑Month contract
• Pay: £20–25 p/hr (Inside IR35)
• Location: Wimborne (3–4 days)

This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role supporting one of the largest suppliers to the site. The buyer will play a key part in ensuring on‑time delivery, resolving bottlenecks, and maintaining supplier performance across low‑volume and highly complex production lines.

• Manage day‑to‑day purchasing activities for electronic assemblies and related components.
• Process purchase orders, expedite materials, and resolve supply issues proactively.
• Collaborate closely with production, engineering, planning, and supply‑chain teams to eliminate delays.
• Support supplier reviews, performance tracking, and delivery improvement actions.
• Ensure alignment with company procurement policies, procedures, and quality standards.

• Experience in Aerospace or Defence procurement.
• Background in electronics or electronic assembly environments.
• Proven ability to work under pressure in a manufacturing environment.
• A proactive, hands‑on attitude and confidence chasing requirements across wider business areas.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP beneficial but not essential).

If you thrive in structured electronic assembly/manufacturing environments, enjoy rolling up your sleeves to get things moving, and have strong experience within aerospace or electronics procurement, this role offers a great opportunity to make an immediate impact.

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