Buyer

Morson Talent currently have an opportunity available for a Buyer to work on the behalf of our Aerospace client based in Yeovil, Somerset. This is a full-time position to work on an ongoing contract.

Job purpose is to agree contracts with a supply base to acquire specific goods and services for internal and external customers on time and within budget and to the correct quality standard. Critical to this role is the requirement to prioritise the work to discharge tasks and activities effectively to meet the needs of the business. The person will conduct procurement activity in a way that optimises commercial advantage for the business and minimises risk.

The person will request, collect, analyse and interpret information collected from established and potential supply base to support the bid process and subsequent management of the supply chain through the provision of timely and sufficient commercial information.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Issue tender for spot requirement or for long term agreements.
• Analyse the parts procured and put under contract.
• Assess the suppliers capability, capacity and KPI performance levels and to define the vendor list for the tender.
• Do the sourcing selections involving the internal stakeholder, when requested.
• Issue the Purchase order and evaluate the supplier order acknowledgement uploading the system.
• Manage contract performances.
• Manage Supplier and internal customer relationship.
• Team Working

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Good communication skills including the ability to influence internally and externally.
• Problem solving by using own initiative or on occasion by seeking assistance.
• A team player who can coordinate some multi-functional team activity.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft suite (SAP is desirable)
• Relevant procurement or commercial experience with proven examples of performance improvement e.g. cost reduction, lead time reduction etc.
• Valid UK Driving licence.

If you have the required experience for this position, please apply today or contact Lisa Nardiello on 01935 713323 for further information.