Senior Buyer

An engineering services business within the aerospace and defence sector, require a Senior Buyer. Applicants should have a procurement or purchasing background in aerospace, defence or manufacturing sectors. Working within a small team, the Senior Buyer will support the achievement of operational procurement objectives and collaborate with purchasing colleagues. The Senior Buyer will be responsible for managing the continuity of supply of aerospace-grade materials, goods and services. Specific duties of the Senior Buyer include: Management of supply chain partners against OTD/OTIF KPIs and metrics Provide demand forecasts to suppliers and confirm capacity/material availability. Maintain part availability and material flow; expedite orders when needed Collaborate with and advise stakeholders in regards to suppliers, material availability and procurement practices Support Procurement Manager in improving and refining procurement processes and mentoring junior colleagues Maintain procurement department data in MRP/ERP system Senior Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria: Procurement experience within; engineering, manufacturing, aerospace or defence industries Ability to thrive and operate within a regulated aerospace and defence environment Experience of mentoring or managing staff is desirable but not essential Comfortable working in a fast paced environment MRP/ERP experience, or familiarity with purchasing and logistics systems used in aerospace