BuyerGuildford12 month contract (inside IR35) Hourly Rate dependent on experienceKey Purpose of JobTo provide support for the purchasing of electronic components, bespoke electro-mechanical components, and consumables for spacecraft systems and sub-systemsKey TasksInterpreting MRP results, placing, and administer purchase orders for demand or allocate from free stock to project requirementsNegotiating price and delivery to meet demand, via MRP results and/or purchase requisitionsActively engage and manage suppliers and contractors including supplier selection, auditing, evaluation of supplier performance and complianceEnsure that goods and services are delivered in accordance with the order instructions and ensure an efficient service is provided to the end userEnsure that all procurement activity and tender requirements are in accordance with the company''s regulationsEncourage and influence to ensure areas of spends, direct and in-direct are channelled through ProcurementOther activities as delegated by Senior Buyers and/or Head of ProcurementLiaise with the stakeholders, as and when necessaryAttend core team meetings to report progress/statusPERSON SPECIFICATIONQualificationsCIPS member/associate would be preferred but not essentialExperiencePrevious purchasing experience essentialExperience in aerospace would be beneficial, however any experience in a high value and low volume environment would also be acceptableGood understanding of MRP/ERP system would be a distinct ..... full job details .....