Buyer - 12 Month FTC

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Redhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading detection technology company is looking for a proactive Buyer to join their team for a 12-month maternity leave cover. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in purchasing within a manufacturing environment and will manage supplier relationships, place purchase orders, and support cost reduction initiatives. This role offers a chance to contribute to a high-impact industry, working closely with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Place and manage purchase orders with precision.
• Attend procurement meetings at our manufacturing site.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Support cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate on new product introduction projects.
• Assist with negotiations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards.
• Resolve supplier invoice queries.
• Ensure suppliers meet cost and quality targets.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Independent work

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) proficiency

Job description

Overview

Contract: 12-Month Maternity Leave Cover

Rapiscan Systems is a global leader in detection technology, delivering dvanced cargo and vehicle inspection systems for ports, borders, military installations, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints. Our cutting-edge X-ray solutions-ranging from low to high energy-help combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and imaging excellence, we empower our customers to detect threats and contraband with confidence.

Role Overview

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to join our procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-impact industry while supporting key supply chain operations

Responsibilities

• Place and manage purchase orders with precision and timeliness.
• Attend procurement and cross-functional meetings at our Crawley manufacturing site.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and benchmark supply chain competitiveness.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Engineering teams on NPI projects.
• Assist the Senior Buyer with negotiations and strategic sourcing.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards through process documentation.
• Resolve supplier invoice queries and manage demand requests.
• Ensure suppliers consistently meet cost, quality, and delivery targets (Total Cost of Ownership).

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Office-based availability with some flexibility.