Buyer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Aerospace Buyer to join a leading helicopter manufacturer based in Yeovil on a long-term temporary basis. This role is critical to ensuring the continued performance, productivity, and output of the business through effective procurement and supplier management activities.

This position would suit a highly organised Buyer with previous aerospace, aviation, engineering, or manufacturing procurement experience who is confident working within fast-paced supply chain environments and SAP systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing procurement activities as a Buyer for mechanical hardware components
• Raising purchase orders (POs) against Long Term Agreements (LTAs)
• Creating and maintaining approved vendor lists
• Sending Requests for Quotation (RFQs) against SAP requisitions and preparing supplier selection reports
• Raising and processing purchase orders within SAP
• Requesting and issuing technical data including:
  • 2D drawings
  • 3D models
  • Technical specifications
• Supporting invoice clearance and resolving invoice queries
• Managing part country of origin and product classification documentation
• Handling QN (Quality Notification) management activities
• Supporting supplier pre-qualification and qualification processes
• Issuing quotation requests for AFP/RFQs and uploading supplier responses into SAP
• Liaising closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure material availability and supplier performance

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience working as a Buyer, Procurement Officer, Supply Chain Coordinator, or Purchasing Specialist within the aerospace, aviation, defence, engineering, or manufacturing sectors
• Strong understanding of aerospace procurement processes and supplier management
• Experience raising RFQs, purchase orders, and supplier selection documentation
• Understanding of supplier qualification and quality processes
• Experience managing invoice queries and supplier performance issues
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of import/export compliance, country of origin, and product classification would be advantageous

Desirable Experience

• Aerospace or helicopter manufacturing background
• Experience purchasing mechanical hardware or engineering components is desirable
• Proficient in SAP procurement systems
• Knowledge of technical drawings, engineering specifications, and manufacturing documentation
• Experience working with Long Term Agreements (LTAs)
• Understanding of quality notifications (QNs)
• CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS
• Experience within regulated manufacturing environments

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