Aerospace Buyer

1 week ago

Derby, Derby, United Kingdom Hydro Systems Full time
About the Role:

The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing goods, materials, and services to ensure the company's operational needs are met, considering price, quality, and delivery to ensure continuity of supply. This role involves managing UK suppliers for Business Unit (BU) Tooling Service and GSE and the new assembly function. The Buyer will also be responsible for purchasing activities within HYDRO UK, including liaising internally with UK Business units and the HYDRO KG purchasing team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the Supplier RFQ process for all HYDRO UK Business requirements and HYDRO KG allocated UK Supply Chain.
  • Issue and track RFQs in cooperation with the relevant business unit to record supplier cost and lead times.
  • Check all quotes for completeness and competitiveness (including but not limited to cost and lead time).
  • Clarify questions raised by the supplier in relation to RFQs/orders/change controls in cooperation with the relevant business unit.
  • Processing of demand into purchase requisitions and orders to ensure timely material availability.
  • Responsible for checking acknowledgments regarding deviations to the purchase order and escalating to the appropriate Business Unit Manager.
  • Drive cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and negotiations with suppliers without sacrificing quality or delivery.
  • First point of contact for external suppliers regarding RFQs/orders/change control queries and submissions.
  • Issue and resolve Supplier Quality Notifications (QN).
  • Manage and maintain supplier information on SAP.
  • Manage allocated suppliers' overall performance regarding on-time delivery and quality scores monthly using HYDRO Systems Navigator.
  • Work with allocated suppliers on improvement/development projects.
  • Manage Suppliers' Vendor Delivery Report (VDR) to monitor and progress on-time delivery of materials.
  • Proactively communicate between HYDRO Purchasing departments worldwide.
  • Actively progress and communicate with appropriate departments the end-to-end process from requirement to delivery.
  • Actively look and set up new suppliers to meet HYDRO demands on delivery and commercial competitiveness.
  • Communicate with the HYDRO Finance department on any supplier invoice queries to allow payments.
  • Inform suppliers of submitted quotation status and provide feedback on unsuccessful submissions.
  • Report KPI statistics and escalate issues to the Procurement Manager weekly.

Requirements:
  • Hold or work towards Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain qualification (CIPS) Level 5 or above or similar qualification.
  • 3 - 5 years' experience within a procurement role.
  • Technical purchasing knowledge.
  • Proven experience in supplier qualification auditing and corrective action processes.
  • Experience of working in the aerospace or engineering industry would be advantageous.
  • Great team spirit.
  • Flexibility with a readiness to react to moving targets.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
  • Global sourcing experience.
  • Experience successfully managing projects.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Valid passport.
  • Willingness to travel when required.
  • Full UK driving licence.

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