Job Title: Buyer
Location: Stansted, Essex

Job Description:

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading provider of maintenance and repair services within the aerospace industry, for the position of Buyer. Our client is known for their commitment to excellence and sustainability, with a strong reputation for delivering top-quality services across multiple sites in the United Kingdom.

Role & Responsibilities:

As a Buyer, you will play a crucial role in optimising the procurement process and ensuring that high-quality materials and components are available when needed. Your key responsibilities will include:

* Identifying opportunities to reduce costs by centralising purchasing activities and leveraging spend across multiple sites.

* Recording cost savings and reporting them to management for review.

* Monitoring and progressing open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.

* Addressing stock shortages and adjusting inventory levels as necessary.

* Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, and updating supplier contact records in the database.

* Sourcing spare parts on the open market, including higher assemblies for parts teardown, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

* Managing internal purchase requisitions and procuring non-stock commercial products, using the e-procurement system to streamline spend through group-wide suppliers.

* Conducting weekly reviews of inventory reports and purchasing pharmaceutical products for specific business units.

* Assisting in the resolution of delivery, quality, or invoice discrepancies.

* Arranging the return of supplier products according to the company's returns policy, and capturing data on quality and delivery performance for supplier assessments.

* Supporting the engineering team with the costing of spares, tooling, and consumables for various projects.

* Participating in daily meetings to provide accurate product information and support business units effectively.

Experience and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

* Experience in purchasing technical products and services within an engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment.

* Proficiency in MRP purchasing and stock management systems.

* Strong experience in fostering and managing supplier relationships.

* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, with the ability to analyse and manipulate large data sets to generate reports and insights.

* The ability to read and understand technical drawings and product specifications