Procurement Specialist

4 weeks ago


Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom QinetiQ Full time

Job Title: Junior Buyer

Location: QinetiQ

Company: QinetiQ Target Systems

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Buyer to join our Purchasing Team at QinetiQ Target Systems. As a Junior Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting the Procurement team in ensuring the delivery of high-quality products to our internal customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist buyers in their day-to-day tasks while gaining experience and knowledge of the procurement process.
  • Negotiate optimum prices with suppliers to ensure best value procurement.
  • Monitor supplier performance measures on purchase price, OTIF, and quality, and continually seek opportunities for improvement.
  • Work closely with the expeditor to keep deliveries on track and ensure timely receipt of goods.
  • Attend daily production meetings to support build plans and ensure alignment with procurement goals.
  • Closely collaborate with all key internal customers to understand their needs and preferences.
  • Prepare purchase orders and resolve supply or invoice queries in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Check purchase order acknowledgements from suppliers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintain Procurement documents and procedures to ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.
  • Data input and carry out production system maintenance to ensure seamless operation of procurement systems.

Requirements:

  • Procurement department experience, ideally gained in a manufacturing environment.
  • Recently gained or be working towards CIPS qualification.
  • Calm under pressure and able to work as part of a team.
  • Excellent attention to detail, good interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiating, good analytical skills, good IT skills, good organisational skills, and a creative mind-set.
  • Exposure to planning, indirect buying, or strategic buying.

About QinetiQ:

QinetiQ offers a unique opportunity to work on a broad range of exciting defence-based projects, with vast career progression across a global organisation. We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, with a focus on personal and professional development.



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