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Job title

Buyer

Ref no. BHN542161
Location City of Preston, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Contract 12 Months
Job status Closed

Job summary

Matchtech is currently recruiting for a Buyer on behalf of a large MOD contractor.

Key skills required for this role

buyer, Buying, Purchaser, purchasing, supply chain, supply chain administrator, buying assistant, supply chain assistant, purchasing assistant, supply chain coordinator

Important

buyer, Buying, Purchaser, purchasing, supply chain, supply chain administrator, buying assistant, supply chain assistant, purchasing assistant, supply chain coordinator

Job description

Buyer - 12 month contract - Preston - £15.64ph UMB or £13.63ph PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay) (Inside IR35)

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.

Clearance Requirements & Eligibility

BPSS Only

This role requires you to obtain a basic disclosure along with employment reference checks before starting.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the existing Manufacturing Capital Equipment procurement team, working as a Buyer responsible for capital equipment and operational maintenance procurement. The role is varied and covers all areas of manufacturing equipment procurement within the defence aviation sector and will provide you with the ability to work with a range of key stakeholders including engineers, finance, subject matter experts, external suppliers, external contractors & professional consultants.

You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the Capital Equipment category strategy and supporting the wider procurement team with the delivery of capital projects, supporting you with your ongoing development and exposure to the organisation.

Responsibilities include:

  • Undertake supplier assurance activities (including checking credit ratings, ISO, SSIP, insurance, etc…)
  • Ensure compliance with company governance policies and procedures
  • Lead / assist in annual service contract renewals including; requirements validation, competitive tendering, contract term & price negotiations
  • Raise purchase orders in line with agreed terms
  • Support of category strategy actions and initiatives
  • Actively identify and deliver continuous improvements and savings in support of the Indirect Procurement Services Value Proposition.

Essential Skills

  • Ability to follow and apply governance policies
  • Competent communicator across a range of stakeholder levels and business areas
  • Ability to work under pressure whilst ensuring deadlines are met
  • Experience with Word and Excel programmes



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