Materials Procurement Specialist

Pursuit Aerospace; Hapton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace in Burnley, Lancashire, is seeking a Buyer I to manage procurement of direct and indirect materials and services. You will issue quotes, place orders, and expedite to keep production flowing while pursuing cost reductions wherever possible.

You will maintain purchasing records in the ERP system, monitor lead times, and support timely deliveries to customers. The role requires strong admin skills, robust negotiation ability, and the capacity to juggle priorities during busy

Qualifications

• Proven Administration skills and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a number of priorities at once, ensuring production deadlines are met.
• Financial, cash flow and cost management acumen including variance forecast reporting.
• Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to interpret contract conditions and draft clauses/amendments.
• Operational focus with a hands-on approach.
• Clear Thinker.
• Team orientated.
• Flexible – able to work extended hours over busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Procure direct materials, indirect materials and services.
• Obtain quotations, place purchase orders and expediting products to support all aspects of production.
• Seek cost reductions from suppliers while maintaining 98% on-time delivery and 100% defect-free products.
• Maintain all purchasing records in the ERP system to ensure they are up to date and accurate.
• Provide shortage reports for production areas and attend shortage meetings as required.
• Facilitate business improvement initiatives within the supply chain and coordinate with suppliers and customers.

Skills

Administration skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Operational focus

Flexibility

Team player

Time management

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Pursuit Aerospace in Burnley, Lancashire, is seeking a Buyer I to manage procurement of direct and indirect materials and services. You will issue quotes, place orders, and expedite to keep production flowing while pursuing cost reductions wherever possible.

You will maintain purchasing records in the ERP system, monitor lead times, and support timely deliveries to customers. The role requires strong admin skills, robust negotiation ability, and the capacity to juggle priorities during busy