Senior Buyer - Aerospace

Senior Buyer - Aerospace - Aviation - Interiors

Job Summary
We are looking for a Buyer to support our purchasing and supply chain activities. The role involves sourcing goods and services at competitive prices, ensuring on-time delivery, and maintaining high quality standards. The Buyer will also assist senior members of the team and carry out a variety of procurement tasks, including supplier management and order processing.

Key Responsibilities
Process daily purchase requisitions, ensuring quality, specification, and delivery requirements are met.
Obtain and evaluate quotations for non-contracted items, negotiating the best possible terms.
Raise and issue purchase orders to suppliers via email.
Monitor open purchase orders, follow up on overdue items, and track upcoming requirements.
Escalate supply issues to the Senior Materials Manager.
Work closely with Planning and Production teams to communicate changes in requirements to suppliers.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
Liaise with planners to manage stock levels, balancing supply with demand.
Review supplier non-conformance reports and coordinate corrective actions.
Communicate engineering or design changes to suppliers.
Monitor and report on supplier performance.
Source new suppliers when required.
Contribute to team goals and support wider departmental objectives.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and health & safety standards.
Ensure confidentiality of company information at all times.

Qualifications and Experience

Education
Minimum: A-Level or equivalent.
Desirable: Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Experience
Previous supply chain experience essential - Please only apply for this role if you have the relevant experience in a similar field.


Skills
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Good attention to detail and organisational ability.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with ERP/MRP systems.

Additional Information
Flexibility to work extended or irregular hours if required.
Must have the right to work in the UK.
Occasional travel to suppliers may be required within the UK and EU - You may also be required to travel to the USA.

Supervision and Problem Solving
Works under guidance, with tasks reviewed for quality and accuracy.
Expected to resolve a range of technical and supply-related issues, escalating where necessary.

Language Skills
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both written and verbal.

If you have the experience required please send your CV to (url removed)