Buyer

Buyer

Location: Bishop’s Stortford
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £32,500 - £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00

About the Buyer Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Buyer to join our Purchasing team based at our Woodside facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated purchasing professional with experience in a manufacturing environment to play a key role in ensuring materials and components are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and delivered in line with operational requirements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing a wide range of materials and aircraft parts, managing supplier relationships, maintaining inventory levels, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Buyer Key Responsibilities

• Purchase materials and components in line with production requirements and schedules.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely fulfilment and delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain stock within agreed guidelines.
• Progress chase outstanding orders and manage supplier performance.
• Investigate and resolve supply chain issues through root cause analysis.
• Source new suppliers and identify opportunities for cost savings, discounts, and volume rebates.
• Create and maintain daily shortage reports.
• Monitor shipments arriving from outside the UK.
• Maintain and update the Approved Supplier List.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure continuity of supply.
• Support supplier performance reviews, scorecards, and business review meetings.
• Manage supplier complaints and non-conformance issues.
• Ensure compliance with company quality procedures and purchasing processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities aimed at reducing spend and increasing efficiency.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing suppliers and building effective supplier relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of inventory management and supply chain processes.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience within the aerospace industry.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards and QMS processes.
• Experience with Epicor ERP and Qpulse systems.
• Knowledge of aerospace procurement databases and software packages.
• Experience of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £32,500 - £40,000, depending on experience.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend work.
• Opportunity to join a growing and dynamic organisation.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you have a strong purchasing background and are looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply online or call Mia on 07736 047385 for more details!

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