Buyer 8 month FTC
3 days ago
Southampton
Global manufacturing engineering business requires a Buyer on a 8 month FTC. Applicants ideally will have experience working a procurement or supply chain role within aerospace or defence, but any manufacturing or engineering procurement backgrounds will be considered. The Buyer will join a supportive team of Buyers and Senior Buyers reporting to a Procurement Manager. The Buyer will be responsible for ensuring optimal material flow (of direct products/services for manufacturing), supplier performance and operational efficiency. Specific duties of the Buyer include: • Lead internal and supplier meetings as required., • Raise and issue purchase orders based on MRP demand., • Ensure suppliers receive the most current documentation including drawings, T&Cs, and pricing., • Provide demand forecasts to suppliers and confirm capacity/material availability., • Maintain part availability and material flow; expedite orders when needed., • Monitor and report key supplier performance indicators (KPIs)., • Maintain accurate MRP/ERP master data (e.g. lead times, MOQs)., • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through clear and open communication., • Collaborate cross-functionally with logistics, planning, engineering, and SQA teams., • Manage supplier account setup and updates., • Support indirect purchasing needs across the business., • Oversee subcontract materials to ensure efficient movement aligned to MRP. Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria: • Comfortable working a 8 month FTC contract, • Procurement experience as a Buyer, Senior Buyer or Junior Buyer, • Experience ideally within aerospace, defence, manufacturing or engineering, • Ability to collaborate with suppliers - manage performance, negotiate, recovery plans etc., • Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems, and comfort using MS Excel, • Analytical with excellent problem-solving skills., • Resilient, process-driven, and detail-oriented.