As a Buyer, you'll take on a vital role in ensuring our production and service teams have the materials they need to meet customer expectations. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Creating and managing purchase orders for materials, services, and subcontracting activities to meet production timelines.
• Collaborating closely with internal departments to align on delivery schedules and manage supplier relationships.
• Supporting the business by ensuring product availability and maintaining accurate master data, such as contract agreements, delivery lead times, and order quantities.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring that deliveries and stock levels align with business needs.
• Ensuring all products and services meet the required quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Managing SAP master data for designated part numbers and commodities.
• Regularly reviewing supplier performance to drive improvements in delivery times and product quality.
• Preparing monthly supplier scorecards and participating in supplier performance reviews.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and contributing to operational efficiency.

• Occasional travel within the UK and potentially to Europe may be required.
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative projects and sustainability initiatives that help shape the future of the aerospace industry.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), with an additional day for every 10 years of service.
• Flexitime (with the option to leave early on Fridays).
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home (role dependent).
• A generous pension scheme (7% company contribution after 3 months).
• Annual bonus of up to 3%.
• Health cashback scheme, company sick pay, life assurance, and more.
• On-site Costa coffee and a subsidized restaurant.
• Green scheme: Earn rewards for eco-friendly commuting, like cycling or car-sharing.

• GCSEs in English and Maths (A-C grade).
• SAP experience is essential.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience in supply chain management, including heat-treatment and material specifications, is a plus.
• Engineering qualification and CIPS certification are desirable.

If you're ready to join a dynamic, forward-thinking company with a commitment to sustainability and innovation, we want to hear from you Please apply through our website, and a member of our team will be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, where every individual is valued and can reach their full potential. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of aerospace