Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Buyer to support high-value military projects and work within the procurement team. The ideal candidate will have experience in supplier relationships, negotiation, and a strong understanding of procurement processes. This role offers competitive compensation and a quality work-life balance in North Yorkshire.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build supplier relationships.
• Effective communication skills with understanding of quality and cost improvement.
• Experience with Supplier KPI's and performance management.
• Ability to draft standard letters and responses.

Responsibilities

• Support the Supply Chain Manager and project teams.
• Perform activities associated with administering and expediting purchase orders.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain best prices and lead times.
• Liaises with customers/suppliers regarding contract issues.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Problem solving

Effective communication

Manufacturing procurement

Tools

MS applications

MRP systems

Job description

Overview

Slingsby Advanced Composites is based in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, where it produces complex composite structures that are predominantly used to manufacture vital parts on ships, submarines and aircraft. From bespoke one-off designs to low-volume manufacture, the business enjoys a unique place within its sector thanks to its application of ground-breaking technologies that drive the industry forward.

The role of Buyer is an opportunity to play an important role in high-value military projects, to support the UK armed forces, and to have your ideas and contribution valued in a medium-sized business where people really matter.

The Buyer will use their relationship building, negotiation and system expertise together with their practical experience to support the business in meeting our customers\' requirements. The role will work within the procurement team and will be involved in cross-functional project teams.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, our North Yorkshire location offers an enviable quality of life: there are good schools for your children, easy access to spectacular scenery, countryside and coastline; whilst the amenities and attractions of the beautiful city of York are just a short drive away.

Role requirements

• Support of the Supply Chain Manager and project teams
• Perform routine day-to-day activities associated with the products and services administering and expediting purchase orders
• Managing MRP requirements to satisfy production schedules and implementation of appropriate recovery plans. Shortage reporting and resolution
• Receive Bills of Materials and carry out system checks on materials and services to be supplied to projects and shipping requirements
• Negotiate with suppliers obtaining best price and lead times, resolving any supply chain issues
• Liaises with customers/ suppliers to respond to routine queries regarding contract and supply chain issues
• Provides input to project meetings to answer questions concerning contract/supply chain matters
• Monitoring and measuring process performance producing regular and accurate management information/reports as required

What you will bring to the team

• Proven ability to build supplier relationships
• An effective communicator with a good understanding of techniques that drive quality and cost improvement
• Manufacturing procurement experience or transferrable skills (including reading technical drawings)
• Experience with Supplier KPI\'s and performance management
• Ability to draft standard letters and responses
• Proficient use of MS applications with good understanding of MRP and other planning systems
• Effective problem solving skills
• Experience in an engineering environment would be helpful, but not essential.

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained, attainment of either a SC (Security Check), DBS Criminal Record Check or Foreign Police Check (whichever is applicable depending on duration of UK residency) and, as applicable, a medical assessment. Access to US technical data by employees requires prior Trade Control function approval. Clearance must be carried out against all applicable US export control authorisations.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about Equal Opportunity in the Workplace please click here.