Buyer

• Partner with Aftermarket, Project Buyers and Production to align supplier lead times and delivery schedules with project and business requirements, protecting build and dispatch priorities
• Take clear ownership of an assigned supplier portfolio, driving performance and accountability, and working with internal teams to resolve delivery, quality and invoice queries while embedding continuous improvement
• Manage material planning activity using QAD and supporting offline tools to monitor inventory, demand and forecasts, maintaining optimal stock levels and minimising disruption
• Maintain strong governance across the supply base, ensuring suppliers remain on the approved supplier list and that agreed pricing, terms and conditions are in place, flowed down and adhered to
• Maintain an accurate supplier quotation database to support fast purchasing decisions, traceability and audit readiness
• Drive effective and consistent use of QAD in all aspects of the role, keeping supplier data and planning parameters such as lead times and MOQs current and accurate
• Support live projects by attending production planning reviews and daily stand-up meetings, providing clear updates on order status, risks, and recovery actions

• Previous experience as a Buyer within a manufacturing or production environment, supporting both Production and Aftermarket requirements
• Proven ability to manage and develop supplier relationships across a varied supplier portfolio, driving delivery performance and service improvement
• Strong commercial awareness with the confidence to negotiate and manage suppliers, while working effectively with internal stakeholders at all levels

Experience working in an ITAR controlled or foreign controls environment

• Performance rewards – discretionary bonus opportunities
• Flex your day – flexible start and finish times (subject to manager approval and operational needs)
• Time to recharge – 25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Support for Defence – two weeks’ paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, plus paid leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs)
• Future security – competitive pension scheme (9% combined employer/employee contributions
• Peace of mind – life cover at 3x base salary
• Health & wellbeing first – BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan to support everyday health costs
• Grow with us – career development and advancement opportunities within a global business
• Supportive environment – a team culture built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose