Project Buyer- Supply Chain in Christchurch

We are looking for a Bids and Project Buyer to join our Christchurch, UK Team! As a Bids and Projects Buyer for our Christchurch location, you will work in partnership with the proposals, purchasing and engineering team to prepare accurate costed BOMs to support bids as well as supporting Project Management/Purchasing manager on the coordination and delivery of specific projects. This role requires a dynamic and energetic Buyer. You will be operating in a fast-paced environment and shall be capable of being flexible in managing and prioritising several tasks/bids/projects. The role also requires an individual who can span both day-to-day operational demands and strategic supply chain activities.

Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture.

• Effectively coordinate activities to obtain costs (either directly with suppliers or via purchasing team members) to enable timely and competitive material costings to support accurate bids.
• Purchase components as required and directed in line with requirements generated via the MRP system/project management, ensuring OTIF requirements are achieved.
• Ensure all purchasing activities are completed in a controlled and professional manner in line with the demands of the business.
• Support the Purchasing Manager with the selection and development of preferred suppliers and collaborative partnerships.
• Experience in a purchasing role.
• Specific experience purchasing electronic components, printed circuit board assemblies, machining & fabrication.
• Ability to manipulate BOM data in line with the task at hand.
• Computer literate with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience of working on bids and/or projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Formal Purchasing qualifications/training and/or willingness to learn.

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.