Buyer

Auxitrol Weston; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Farnborough is seeking a detail-driven Buyer to manage purchasing activities. Responsibilities include reviewing MRP demand, handling Purchase Orders, and maintaining key supply relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing procurement, strong IT skills, and a thorough understanding of supply chain processes. Competitive compensation package available.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of supply chain parameters for operational excellence.
• Previous purchasing experience of mechanical or electrical parts.
• Confidence when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP demand and raise Purchase Orders.
• Convert Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders.
• Manage and maintain the Purchase orders.

Skills

Understanding of MRP systems

Purchasing experience in manufacturing

Excellent IT skills

Strong Excel skills

Customer Focus

Education

Engineering or business qualification

MCIPS qualification working towards Level 4

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Buyer

Auxitrol Weston Operating Unit (OU) consists of 3 manufacturing plants: Auxitrol SAS (France), Weston Aerospace Ltd (UK), Auxitrol Weston (Mexico); with 3 R&D departments in France, UK and Norwich Aero Products Inc (US) along with 3 repair capabilities in France, UK & Singapore. Weston Aerospace Ltd has approximately 175 employees at Farnborough who design and manufacture temperature, speed and pressure sensors for gas turbine and airframe applications. We also have a smaller manufacturing dedicated analogue indicator site at Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire with 16 employees.

Job Overview / Purpose: We welcome people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward. We’re seeking a detail-driven, focused Buyer to join our Procurement function. The main purpose of this role is to manage the day to day purchasing activities of our directed source supply base, Subcontract and Intercompany supply. Clear communication is needed to ensure the timely supply of materials and adherence to “TAT” Turn around Times for Customer Repairs and program support. The role will see the Buyer work closely with the customer service team to ensure customer requirements and priorities are flowed down to the Supply base. Working alongside the Operational Buyers the Buyer will assist and support the team where necessary on the execution of Operational tasks and will work alongside the Strategic Buyers with strategic development of suppliers. The Buyer will assist with the maintenance and distribution of key departmental and supplier performance indicators (KPI’s).

Responsibilities

• Review MRP demand and raise Purchase Orders, managing through to delivery – expediting parts where needed
• Convert Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders
• Analyse supply failures and complete corrective actions for all root causes
• Identify risk within the supply chain and manage appropriate plans to address these in line with recognised tools and standards
• Manage and maintain the Purchase orders ensuring OTIF is not impacted when orders are split or pulled forward
• Update key MRP parameters in the Business ERP system
• Run orders to support fluctuations in production demand, ensuring the right parts flow through for production and reducing internal works order release impacts
• Perform supplier visits and operational business reviews
• Identify “problematic suppliers”, review performance history and define actions to achieve robust recovery with a detailed plan and timeline
• Run RFQs and liaise with Intercompany plants to ensure fulfilment in line with end customer requirements
• Build and maintain supplier relationships
• Represent Auxitrol Weston to suppliers and vice versa; communicate with internal stakeholders to manage expectations
• Provide KPI data to the BU Supplier Chain Manager
• Open Order Report response rate, Material Review Tracker, Supplier On Time Delivery in Full, and Supplier TAT metrics
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and system/process enhancements within the department and cross-functionally
• Maintain electronic and physical filing, 5S and time management

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

Essential

• Thorough understanding of MRP systems and supply chain parameters that drive operational excellence
• Previous purchasing experience of mechanical or electrical parts in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience expediting and improving OTIF
• Confident and professional when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Tenacious and task-focused with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent IT skills, strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables)
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel internationally and domestically

Desirable

• Purchasing experience in Aerospace and medium volume/high mix production
• Experience managing/supervising a team
• MCIPS qualification or working towards Level 4 minimum
• Engineering or business qualification (or experience in a technical environment)
• Understanding of ITAR/export regulations
• Experience in lean manufacturing / supply chain
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving experience

Competencies

• Customer Focus: understands internal and external customer needs and delivers exceptional service
• Ethics and Values: adheres to core values in actions
• Integrity and Trust: trusted and truthful
• Values Diversity: fair and equal treatment
• Problem Solving: seeks effective solutions
• Functional technical skills: high-level job performance
• Listening: active and attentive
• Action orientated: energetic and proactive
• Composure: remains steady under pressure