Technical Buyer

Technical BuyerUp to £50,000GloucesterSome of the materials you''ll buy take six months to arrive. Guess who gets asked about that.Our client is a fast-growing advanced composites manufacturer supplying aerospace, automotive, defence and space. Lead times are the biggest threat to delivery dates, and you''ll be the person who knows the real numbers.You''ll: Turn MRP demand into purchase orders in SYSPROOwn suppliers end to end: sourcing, price, terms and performanceBuild a second source for anything criticalManage subcontract suppliers, from machining to NDT Give a straight answer on material availability before delivery dates are promised to clientsTrack supplier delivery and price variance with data, not opinion You buy, a dedicated Planner schedules. Two sites, one set of numbers.You''ll need: Manufacturing buying experience where you owned suppliers, not just raised ordersGenuine negotiation skills, including recovering when a supplier missesHands-on ERP/MRP skills (SYSPRO is a bonus)A full UK driving licence for regular Gloucester to Swindon travel Aerospace, automotive or defence experience helps, as does CIPS.It''s a chance to build a purchasing function in a growing business, not inherit a finished one.Interested? Message The Collective Network for a confidential chat. ..... full job details .....