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Surrey Satellite Technology Limited

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Job Description:

To provide support for the purchasing of electronic components, bespoke electro-mechanical components, and consumables for spacecraft systems and sub-systems.

Job Responsibility:

  • Providing support for the purchasing of electronic components, bespoke electro-mechanical components, and consumables for spacecraft systems and sub-systems
  • Interpreting MRP results, placing, and administer purchase orders for demand or allocate from free stock to project requirements
  • Negotiating price and delivery to meet demand, via MRP results and/or purchase requisitions
  • Actively engage and manage suppliers and contractors including supplier selection, auditing, evaluation of supplier performance and compliance
  • Ensure that goods and services are delivered in accordance with the order instructions and ensure an efficient service is provided to the end user
  • Ensure that all procurement activity and tender requirements are in accordance with the company’s regulations
  • Encourage and influence to ensure areas of spends, direct and in-direct are channelled through Procurement
  • Other activities as delegated by Senior Buyers and/or Head of Procurement
  • Liaise with the stakeholders, as and when necessary
  • Attend core team meetings to report progress/status

Requirements:

  • CIPS member/associate would be preferred but not essential
  • Previous purchasing experience essential
  • Experience in aerospace would be beneficial, however any experience in a high value and low volume environment would also be acceptable
  • Good understanding of MRP/ERP system would be a distinct advantage, although not essential as training will be provided
  • Organised, accurate and an attention to detail is essential
  • Pragmatic and results oriented behaviour
  • Good inter-personal skill
  • able to communicate at all levels across the business coupled with excellent negotiation skills
  • Able to resolve conflicting priorities and demands
  • Able to work within a pressurised environment
  • Pro-active and flexible with a can-do attitude
  • Computer literate, with good MS Office skills
  • A good understanding of Terms and Conditions
  • Knowledge of preparing tenders
  • Ability to meet targets and deadlines
  • Knowledge of supply chain management

Nice to have:

  • CIPS member/associate
  • Experience in aerospace
  • Good understanding of MRP/ERP system

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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