An engineering services business within the aerospace and defence sector, require a Senior Buyer. Applicants should have a procurement or purchasing background in aerospace, defence or manufacturing sectors. Working within a small team, the Senior Buyer will support the achievement of operational procurement objectives and collaborate with purchasing colleagues. The Senior Buyer will be responsible for managing the continuity of supply of aerospace-grade materials, goods and services. Specific duties of the Senior Buyer include:Management of supply chain partners against OTD/OTIF KPIs and metricsProvide demand forecasts to suppliers and confirm capacity/material availability.Maintain part availability and material flow; expedite orders when neededCollaborate with and advise stakeholders in regards to suppliers, material availability and procurement practicesSupport Procurement Manager in improving and refining procurement processes and mentoring junior colleaguesMaintain procurement department data in MRP/ERP system Senior Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:Procurement experience within; engineering, manufacturing, aerospace or defence industriesAbility to thrive and operate within a regulated aerospace and defence environmentExperience of mentoring or managing staff is desirable but not essentialComfortable working in a fast paced environmentMRP/ERP experience, or familiarity with purchasing and logistics systems used in ..... full job details .....