Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence sector are currently looking for a proactive and detail-driven Buyer to join a busy and high-performing procurement team in Yeovil.
- Role: Buyer
- Duration: 6 Months
- Pay: Up to £26 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
- Location: Yeovil (1/2 days hybrid)
With workload continuing to grow, you'll play a key role in ensuring purchase orders are raised on time, suppliers are managed effectively, and procurement processes run smoothly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Raising and managing purchase orders (including against LTAs)
- Managing RFQs from SAP requisitions through to supplier selection
- Preparing supplier comparison and selection reports
- Supporting supplier pre-qualification and qualification
- Handling invoice queries and clearance
- Managing quality notifications (QNs)
- Processing supplier data requests (e.g. drawings, technical specs, 3D models)
- Working closely with Category Management to support LTA agreements
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment, enjoys taking ownership, is able to juggle multiple priorities and is ready to roll their sleeves up and make an immediate impact.
Key Requirements:
- Experience in defence, aerospace, manufacturing or engineering environments
- Strong understanding of contracts and purchase order documentation
- Ability to source, negotiate, and manage RFQs independently
- Experience with SAP
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
- Strong stakeholder and supplier communication skills
- Supplier visits may be required from time to time
If you're a hands-on Buyer, local to Yeovil, who enjoys working at pace and taking ownership, simply apply now!
