Facilities Buyer

We are partnering with a leading Aerospace & Defence business who is seeking a Facilities Buyer to join their team based in Middlesex.
The Facilities Buyer will be responsible for handling requisitions to ensure stable supply and timely availability of materials and services.

**Responsibilities**:

- Deal with the administration and maintenance of the Facilities Requisition and Purchase Order processes, to ensure that all approved requests are processed, in a timely manner.
- Act as central point of contact for SAP/Medius support to the wider FM Team.
- Manage FM Team time and attendance.
- Manage operational relationships with the supply chain.
- Promote procurement processes and systems.
- Produce weekly financial and invoicing reports.
- Promptly handle requisitions to ensure stable supply and timely availability of materials and services
- Assist the Facilities Maintenance Manager ensure customers receive an effective facilities management service from the business.
- Liaise with Contractors and Service Partners, to clearly communicate and ensure compliance with all MBA procurement policies, guidelines and technical /contractual standards.
- Procurement governance and working with site procurement teams to follow procurement processes.
- Maintain blanket purchase orders for materials and services.
- Participating in weekly Facilities Management Team progress review meetings.
- Provide Administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the Facilities Department.
- Ensure that all office paperwork is current and up to date and assist with the production and administration of all Departmental procedures.
- Support Purchasing & Finance teams in resolution of supplier invoicing and payables issues
- Supporting the Facilities Team in the compilation of ad-hoc reports.

**Requirements**:

- 5+ Years’ experience working in a Facilities Supply Chain, Finance or Business Administration or related field
- Facilities management, MRO purchasing or indirect procurement experience
- Negotiation and supplier management experience
- Excellent PC based skills, with experience in Word/Excel and Outlook
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- SAP Business Software Experience
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.