Junior Buyer

RGIT Australia; Fareham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace in Fareham is seeking a Junior Buyer to join our growing Supply Chain team. This entry-level role develops your buying career, learning the end-to-end procurement process while working with experienced colleagues.

You'll raise purchase orders, engage suppliers, and track lead times. The role emphasizes data handling in ERP/MRP systems, cost targets, and collaboration across Engineering, Production and Quality to support on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience as an administrator and/or in a customer-facing role.
• A further education qualification in Business, Economics, Supply Chain or Procurement would be an advantage.
• Good experience of using Microsoft Excel and other IT systems with confidence, working with data and information.
• Experience in procurement, logistics, supply chain in manufacturing, aerospace, engineering, defence or technology environments would be an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Raise, track and manage purchase orders in alignment with project schedules.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply and continuous improvement.
• Expedite order acknowledgements and delivery commitments.
• Monitor material availability, lead times and risks, escalating issues where necessary.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to support BOM creation, changes and new product introduction.
• Support contract and pricing negotiations in line with company cost-reduction targets.
• Work with Quality teams to resolve supplier NCRs and ensure adherence to specifications.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems to ensure accurate pricing, lead time and supplier data.
• Liaise with the Stores / Finance teams, as appropriate, to resolve delivery, shortage or invoice discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline purchasing processes and improve supply chain efficiency.

Skills

Administration experience

Customer-facing experience

Excel

Data handling

Procurement / Supply Chain experience

Manufacturing awareness

Education

Business/Economics/Supply Chain education

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

At SYOS Aerospace, we’re not here to do things the way they’ve always been done. We’re building the next generation of autonomous systems across air, land, and sea – turning ambitious ideas into technology that works in the real world. From cutting-edge research, design, and advanced engineering in New Zealand to manufacturing scale-up and global delivery in the UK, our teams are transforming innovative concepts into operational products used by customers around the world.

This is an opportunity to join SYOS at a pivotal stage of growth – where the work you do today will help shape the products, processes, and capabilities of tomorrow. Whether you’re looking to build an international career or see yourself in New Zealand in the future, this could be the opportunity that opens the door. As we continue to grow globally, we’re committed to creating career pathways across our teams, projects, and locations.

The SYOS way

We’re growing fast, taking on bigger challenges, and building technology that matters. At SYOS, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, solve problems, and see your work make a real impact.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Buyer to join our growing Supply Chain team in Fareham. This is an entry-level procurement role designed for someone looking to develop start your career in supply chain and purchasing. You’ll learn how the buying process works from experienced colleagues, gain hands‑on experience, and develop the skills you need to build a successful career in procurement. You'll gain hands‑on experience across all aspects of tactical buying while working closely with experienced colleagues who will support your professional development.

As a Junior Buyer, you’ll help make sure we have the materials, components and services we need, when we need them and in line with cost targets. The role plays a key part in ensuring materials, components and services are sourced and delivered in line with project requirements, lead times and cost targets. You'll collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Finance and Programme teams while building strong relationships with suppliers to support the successful delivery of our products.

You'll be supported throughout your development and will have the opportunity to build your knowledge, confidence and experience as you progress in the role.

In this role, you’ll:

• Raise, track and manage purchase orders in alignment with project schedules.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply and continuous improvement.
• Expedite order acknowledgements and delivery commitments.
• Monitor material availability, lead times and risks, escalating issues where necessary.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to support BOM creation, changes and new product introduction.
• Support contract and pricing negotiations in line with company cost‑reduction targets.
• Work with Quality teams to resolve supplier NCRs and ensure adherence to specifications.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems to ensure accurate pricing, lead time and supplier data.
• Liaise with the Stores / Finance teams, as appropriate, to resolve delivery, shortage or invoice discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline purchasing processes and improve supply chain efficiency.

Experience required:

• Experience as an administrator and/or in a customer-facing role.
• A further education qualification in Business, Economics, Supply Chain or Procurement, would be an advantage.
• Good experience of using Microsoft Excel and other IT systems with confidence, working with data and information.
• Experience of meeting deadlines, managing tasks and staying organised in a busy working environment.
• Experience in a procurement, logistics, supply chain role within a manufacturing, aerospace, engineering, defence or technology environment would be an advantage but not essential.

We’re a team of innovators, engineers, and problem‑solvers who believe that great ideas can come from anyone. The best answer wins – regardless of title or experience. We’re not looking for people who just want another job. We’re looking for people who want to be part of the story.

Come build with us. Challenge us. Grow with us.

SYOS Aerospace – the time is now.

The products are evolving. Our global footprint is growing. The people who join today will help define what SYOS becomes tomorrow.

Security Requirement

To be eligible for this role, you must be able to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This includes confirming your identity, legal right to work in the UK, recent employment history, and criminal record (unspent convictions only).

We are not accepting unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs sent without prior agreement, including those shared directly with hiring managers, will be considered gifted and no fees will be payable.