Buyer

Buyer Guildford 12 month contract (inside IR35) Hourly Rate dependent on experience   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/statusPERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications CIPS member/associate would be preferred but not essentialExperience Previous purchasing 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