Buyer

Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Aerospace Buyer to join a leading helicopter manufacturer based in Yeovil on a long-term temporary basis. This role is critical to ensuring the continued performance, productivity, and output of the business through effective procurement and supplier management activities.

Key Responsibilities
Buyer for mechanical hardware and related components
Raising Purchase Orders (POs) against Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)
Creating and maintaining Vendor Lists
Sending Requests for Quotation (RFQs) against SAP requisitions and preparing supplier selection reports
Raising and managing purchase orders within SAP
Sending technical data requests including:
2D Drawings
3D Models
Technical Specifications
Invoice clearance and resolution support
Managing part country of origin and classification data
Quality Notification (QN) management
Supplier pre-qualification and qualification activities
Sending quotation requests for AFP/RFQs and uploading documentation into SAPSkills & Experience Required
Previous experience in a procurement, purchasing, buyer, or supply chain role
Strong experience working with contracts, purchase orders (POs), and supplier documentation
Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential, including:
VLOOKUPs
Pivot Tables
Data analysis and reporting
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and supplier coordination skills
“Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy