Buyer (3329) Yeovil, England

Salary: GBP19.1 - GBP19.1 per hour

Buyer / Yeovil (Hybrid) | £19.10 per hour PAYE

A leading Aerospace & Defence organisation is looking for an experienced Buyer to support a busy mechanical hardware commodity area. High-volume role requiring strong supplier management and SAP purchasing experience.

Responsibilities

  • Issue RFQs/AFPs, chase and evaluate supplier quotes
  • Prepare selection reports and support negotiations
  • Raise/manage PRs and POs in SAP (including against LTAs)
  • Create vendor lists and request technical data (2D/3D drawings, specs)
  • Invoice clearance and discrepancy resolution
  • QN management and supplier pre-qual/qualification support
  • Maintain country of origin/classification data
  • Work with Operations, CS&S and Finance to meet KPI targets

Requirements

  • Proven Buyer/procurement experience (engineering/manufacturing desirable)
  • Confident using SAP (PR/PO/RFQ processes)
  • Strong communication/negotiation, able to manage multiple priorities
  • High attention to detail and supplier-focused approach

This is an initial 6 month temporary contract with the potential to extend

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, Hybrid