Buyer in Alton)

Overview

Buyer – Aerospace and Defence

£35,000 to £45,000 basic salary + bonus + benefits

Permanent/Full time – on site

Alton

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing of materials and services, including production parts and consumables.
• Negotiate pricing and lead times while maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing suppliers.
• Raise, manage, and monitor Purchase Orders with approved vendors, ensuring cost-effective buying in terms of price, service, and quality.
• Source and onboard new suppliers to support business needs and growth.
• Produce and deliver reports for management as required.
• Provide purchasing support to the internal sales team

About You

• Proven experience in buying, procurement, or product management, with effective supply chain and purchasing capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, supported by entrepreneurial negotiation ability.
• High accuracy, attention to detail and an analytical mindset, alongside strong numeracy and IT skills.
• A working understanding of AS9120 is required.
• Ability to learn quickly with a proactive, flexible approach to delivering results.
• A solid understanding of electrical and mechanical parts procurement is highly advantageous.

What’s in It for You

A great opportunity for someone who prefers a small-team environment where your impact is recognised.

Cast UK – Recruitment Information

Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit www.castuk.com