Buyer

Gloucestershire Permanent
  • Globally known manufacturing business
  • International aviation company

About Our Client

An international group operating in the aviation, defence, and space sector who focus on continuous improvement. With a clear mindset in adapting to be more environmentally friendly.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for

  • Assuming all purchasing duties to facilitate the Purchase to Pay (P2P) process. This involves handling purchase requisitions and new supplier applications for individual locations, as well as assisting with invoice queries (if assigned to the Purchasing Team).
  • Overseeing negotiating, and contracting RFQs and tenders for specific projects assigned to you.
  • Generating reports and achieve cost savings following established processes and procedures, ensuring accurate updates on relevant tools.
  • Monitoring supplier performance as applicable.
  • Collaborating with the Purchasing Team to comprehend and support the business strategy.
  • Cultivating productive relationships with internal stakeholders.
  • Attaining the most cost-effective acquisition of goods and services while considering quality, cost, delivery, and service requirements.
  • Collaborating with Category Managers or the Purchasing Manager to address operational needs and implement commodity strategies.



The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have

  • Proven track record of employment within a Purchasing Department.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
  • Capable of collaborating, influencing, and effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders.
  • Project management experience with a strong ability to meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated skill in responding, negotiating, and overseeing multiple procurement contracts of different values.
  • Strong administrative, numerical, and organisational abilities.
  • Prior exposure to working with SAP or a comparable software package.



What's on Offer

Competitive salary, great company benefits and hybrid working

Contact
Charlotte Mayfield
Quote job ref
JN-052023-6062819
Phone number
+44 2078 312000

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Direct Procurement
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Gloucestershire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Charlotte Mayfield
Consultant phone
+44 2078 312000
Job reference
JN-052023-6062819