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Location: Wimborne
Job type: Permanent
Aircraft type:
Contact: Anne Hartley
Sector: Manufacturing
Job Role:
Buyer – Aerospace , Engineering, Manufacturing, High Technology environment
Our client is a highly successful global aerospace company, due to expansion they are looking for three new Buyers. They are looking for a High Technology Electronic Buyer and a Made to Print Mechanical Buyer to ensure the effective procurement of materials, components, major work packages and services whilst coordinating the procurement activities for designated vendors within a commodity group.
As a Buyer you will be working in their high technology facility in Wimborne, the role will require drive and determination along with the ability to implement positive change. Our client will assist with recognised training and development and offer career potential for the right individual. You will be working on World leading products and be responsible for the buying activity for specific commodities, for on time delivery and Material Price Variance associated with inbound supply of goods/services.
As a Buyer your key skills and qualifications will include:
Experience working in a supply chain organization
Previous experience as a Buyer within a technology/engineering/manufacturing company (ideally Mechanical/Aerospace/High Tech Manufacturing environment, Electronics)
CIPS qualified/part qualified
Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations, Supply Chain or related field
Experience in influencing and or negotiating
Supplier Relationship management
Technical knowledge of commodities being managed
Able to work to financial and time sensitive constraints
Italian Speaker would be highly desirable but not essential
As a Buyer your key responsibilities will include:
Ensure all Purchase Orders are acknowledged by the vendor base
Action MRP exception messages, schedule ins/out and cancellations in a timely manner
Review and manage the open Purchase Order book MRP to ensure component/service deliveries are delivered in line with requirements
Ensure latest projected dates of supply dates from vendors are maintained accurately on the ERP system to ensure production lines of balance are accurate
Manage the communication embodiment of change making amendments to requirements, schedule and price as required
Data owner for all supply master data and procurement elements of plan for each part
Monitor delivery status of scheduled receipts to ensure on time delivery to need.
Monitor, evaluate and report on the performance of suppliers,
Ensure timely disposition and return of any non-conforming supplier material ensuring rapid replenishment to support production need.
Manage day to day procurement activities including internal and vendor communications; negotiating schedule and delivery changes with vendors; negotiating price changes with vendors
You will be a team player with excellent communications skills and the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders to achieve the best results. Initiative, drive and problem-solving capabilities are key characteristics needed for this role.
Keywords – Buyer, Mechanical, Electro Mechanical, Electronics, Aerospace, CIPS, MRP, Supply Chain, Italian language
Buyer – Aerospace , Engineering, Manufacturing, High Technology environment
Salary – Competitive, plus large company benefits, bonus and flexi time
Location – Wimborne, Dorset
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