Junior Buyer

Corbus Job Board; Guisborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation consulting firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Buyer / Sourcing Specialist to manage procurement activities for commercial and military jet engines. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of experience and must be proficient in Excel. Responsibilities include supplier negotiations and market analysis. This is a full-time position offering growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience in procurement or sourcing.
• Ability to conduct market analysis and supplier negotiation.
• Desire to excel and advance within the company.

Responsibilities

• Perform procurement activities for assigned commodities.
• Determine requirements to complete purchase contracts.
• Provide management with accurate hardware cost forecasts.

Skills

Knowledge of Excel

Ability to work under pressure

Quick learner

Strong communication with suppliers and internal customers

Education

High school plus College

Job description

Corbus, LLC is currently seeking a Buyer / Sourcing Specialist to serve as a consultant for a world-leading provider of commercial and military jet engines and components, as well as avionics, electric power, and mechanical systems. Duties include but are not limited to:

Conducts the total procurement activity of assigned commodities.

Perform all required functions from the determination of requirements to the completion of an acceptable purchase contract, which meets costs, quality, audit, schedule and documentation requirements.

Develop plan for supplier negotiations utilizing established and creative techniques.

Develop plans to actively develop competitive sourcing.

Actively search for and incorporate cost reduction projects.

Provide continual market analysis of assigned supplier accounts.

Provide management with accurate, up to date engine hardware costs as well as forecasts of costs.

Qualifications:

High school plus College or 1-3 years related experience.

1-2 years related experience is good.

Quick-learner/works well under pressure/desire to excel/advance

Knowledge of Excel desired.

Works well with both supplier and internal GE customers.

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