Buyer - Contractor

Commercial – Procurement function

Reports To

Head of Procurement

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/status

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

· CIPS member/associate would be preferred but not essential

Experience

· Previous purchasing industry 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

Location

· Based in Guildford with travel to Bordon when required