Junior Buyer

General Dynamics Missions System International; Blackwood; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company based in Blackwood is looking for a Junior Buyer to support the procurement of electronic and mechanical components. This role involves sourcing, negotiating with suppliers, and managing procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have relevant educational background with strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and an annual salary ranging from £28,350 to £31,500. Join a company that values diversity and offers impressive benefits.

Benefits

Compressed nine-day fortnight

Personalized career development plan

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent education preferred in a relevant subject.
• Purchasing knowledge/experience preferable but not essential.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and pricing of electrical and mechanical items.
• Build good relationships with suppliers.
• Manage exceptions and expedite PO deliveries.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Good analytical skills

Knowledge of electronic and mechanical procurement

Good knowledge of Excel

Education

Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject

Tools

ERP/MRP experience

Microsoft packages

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 28,350 - GBP 31,500 - yearly

Company Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

Job Description

As Junior Buyer you will be part of the Supply Chain team supporting the procurement of electronic components, mechanical, and related materials.

Typical activities include:

• Support sourcing and pricing of electrical and mechanical items to provide best price, to the right specification and time scales.
• Build good relationships with suppliers to negotiate costs, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Support component availability risks and management plans.
• Interacting with engineering departments for alternative components identification.
• Provides inputs into procurement decisions including make/buy, source selection and supplier qualification.
• Raising of requisitions.
• Raising Purchase Orders and maintaining accurate records
• Manage exceptions and expedite PO deliveries.
• Undertaking supplier ‘due diligence’ and approved vendor listing process.
• Degree or equivalent education preferred in a relevant subject
• Purchasing knowledge/experience preferable but not essential - this role may be suitable for a recent Supply Chain/Business Management graduate
• ERP/MRP experience preferable but not essential
• Strong interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills
• Good analytical skills
• Knowledge of electronic and mechanical component procurement desirable
• Good knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft packages

Additional Information

This role has a salary of between £28,350 - £31,500 plus our flexible benefits package.

We are open to this role being spent with time working from home and in the office (hybrid - typically 2/3 days working in office) on a weekly basis or fully in our offices.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
• A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded with flexible benefits

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email [e-mail] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.

Every application matters to us. We want you to know that each application we receive is reviewed by a real person—not just an algorithm. Our screening questions are also carefully considered to help us understand your experience and fit for the role.

We appreciate the time you take to apply.