Project Buyer - 6 month contract

Rocket Lab; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Buyer to join their purchasing team in Glasgow. In this role, you will handle all purchasing activities related to project execution, ensuring materials are sourced efficiently and on time. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to manage vendor relationships effectively.

Benefits

Generous Time Off Policy

Education Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Family Leave

Fitness Reimbursement

Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Relevant buying experience, preferably within Direct Material Procurement.
• Ability to communicate across functions with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Purchasing activities related to Project execution.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks to ensure material availability.
• Manage vendors' contractual commitments and activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Vendor management

Multi-tasking

Tools

MRP system

Netsuite

Oracle

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual for the position of Project Buyer to join our purchasing team reporting to the Global Procurement Manager. As part of the Satellite Platform team, you will help us define and execute the processes required to obtain the materials needed to build spacecraft within the purpose-built facility in Glasgow.

Role Responsibilities:

• Representing Supply Chain, the Project Buyer will be responsible and accountable for all Purchasing activities directly relating to Project execution.

• Ability to interrogate project-driven demand and vendor selection based on capacity, capability, market awareness, quality, cost and lead time.

• Identify, escalate and mitigate potential risk through appropriate channels to ensure material availability deadline is met.

• Recognising the wider impact that Supply Chain actions have on project landscape and ensuring that any outstanding tasks are completed within agreed timescales.

• Hold vendors accountable to their contractual commitments through regular Open Order Book management meetings, and be able to challenge decommits, expedite and escalate where required.

• Hands on experience of full P2P process, with particular focus on sourcing activities, RFQ cycle, and scheduling POs to a defined Project plan.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar role within any industry.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Relevant buying experience, preferably within Direct Material Procurement

• Ability to communicate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, Project Managers, Engineering, Planning, Quality & Finance

• Experience with building professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders and vendors

• Robust working knowledge of all Purchasing related activities and processes

• Good team player with strong inter-personal skills

• Professional communication, both written & verbal

• Ability to multi-task and prioritise work

• Knowledge of systems – MRP system, Netsuite/Oracle or similar

• Competent in MS Office, including Word, Excel & Power Point

• Able to work on your own initiative and self-motivated with a positive approach.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence to communicate at all levels within a culturally diverse workforce.

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-DC1

Global Perks

️ Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)
Launch Attendance
Generous Time Off Policy
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Family Leave
Fitness Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

About Spire

We improve life on Earth with data from space.

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.

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