Buyer, Engineering

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Aerospace Buyer to join a leading helicopter manufacturer based in Yeovil on a long-term temporary basis. This role is critical to ensuring the continued performance, productivity, and output of the business through effective procurement and supplier management activities.

This position would suit a highly organised Buyer with previous aerospace, aviation, engineering, or manufacturing procurement experience who is confident working within fast-paced supply chain environments and SAP systems.

Key Responsibilities
Managing procurement activities as a Buyer for mechanical hardware components
Raising purchase orders (POs) against Long Term Agreements (LTAs)
Creating and maintaining approved vendor lists
Sending Requests for Quotation (RFQs) against SAP requisitions and preparing supplier selection reports
Raising and processing purchase orders within SAP
Requesting and issuing technical data including:
2D drawings
3D models
Technical specifications
Supporting invoice clearance and resolving invoice queries
Managing part country of origin and product classification documentation
Handling QN (Quality Notification) management activities
Supporting supplier pre-qualification and qualification processes
Issuing quotation requests for AFP/RFQs and uploading supplier responses into SAP
Liaising closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure material availability and supplier performance

Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience working as a Buyer, Procurement Officer, Supply Chain Coordinator, or Purchasing Specialist within the aerospace, aviation, defence, engineering, or manufacturing sectors
Strong understanding of aerospace procurement processes and supplier management
Experience raising RFQs, purchase orders, and supplier selection documentation
Understanding of supplier qualification and quality processes
Experience managing invoice queries and supplier performance issues
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
High attention to detail and accuracy
Knowledge of import/export compliance, country of origin, and product classification would be advantageous

Desirable Experience
Aerospace or helicopter manufacturing background
Experience purchasing mechanical hardware or engineering components is desirable
Proficient in SAP procurement systems
Knowledge of technical drawings, engineering specifications, and manufacturing documentation
Experience working with Long Term Agreements (LTAs)
Understanding of quality notifications (QNs)
CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS

Experience with in regulated manufacturing environments
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