Buyer / Purchasing Administrator / Procurement Officer

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Job Title: Buyer

Location: Bournemouth

Salary: Competitive

Position: Full Time, Permanent

The company are a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. The organisation founded by the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan who's global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company's vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.

The company have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are their greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together they build professional relationships that thrive. They know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of their business.

The Role:

Working closely with colleagues in Manufacturing, Stores, Dispatch & Quality the Buyer is responsible for ensuring continuity of parts / raw materials supplied to support manufacturing and where necessary design.

Perks and Benefits:

Competitive salary

Company pension plan

Positive work-life balance

On site bonus scheme

Excellent career progression opportunities

Commitment to professional growth and generous learning budget

Mobile phone/gym membership/AA home emergency response discounts

Employee Social & Charity Association

Employee advantages scheme

Health care vouchers

Long Service Awards

Occupational Health and ergonomics focussed

Extended paid Holiday Entitlement

Free parking

Essential Responsibilities

Ordering against EFACS (MRP) as and when required production parts

Reviewing weekly EFACS exception reports, and making any timely interventions required

Sourcing new, or appropriate, suppliers for particular business requirements

Negotiating and establishing supply contracts

Controlling Consignment / Kan Ban systems

Supporting and attending all required meetings

Specific Supply Chain projects as required

Constantly improving the quality and reliability of supply

Contributing to lower costs and efficient inventory turnover

Reconciling invoice/Purchase Order queries

Assisting with the 6 monthly stock check

Position Requirements:

Minimum 5 GCSE Levels including Maths and English, Candidates with university degrees will also be considered

Up to 3 months in a similar office environment

Commercial Awareness

Ability to build relationships

Be willing to travel as and when required

First rate IT skills, MRP & Microsoft Office

Planning

Computer literate

Willingness to learn

Commercial awareness with the focus on efficiency and cost control

Team player, excellent communicator

Please click on the APPLY button to complete your application at the Company's careers page.

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