Technical Buyer

Summary

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 6 months with potential to be extended
• Location: Wolverhampton
• Pay Rate: £30 - £35.00 per hour
• Hours: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday early finish and working from home on Fridays!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage SAP updates and ensure accurate data entry.
• Conduct Line Of Balance reviews to assess supplier performance and procurement strategy.
• Undertake supplier visits to foster strong relationships and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Oversee Procurement of Assembly Parts
• Facilitate the procurement of finished goods
• Handle the indirect procurement of items to support engineering testing on-site in Wolverhampton.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers based in the UK and India.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to manage over 150 NGSA piece part components.
• Place orders and coordinate supplier selection and management.
• Work closely with the engineering team to align supplier engineering requirements.
• Conduct R&D supplier visits and support onboarding processes, including coordination of supplier NDAs.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience in a procurement environment is essential.
• Familiarity with MRP systems, preferably SAP, is required.
• Previous experience in the aerospace sector is highly desirable.
• An engineering background with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes is critical.
• Ability to interpret and understand technical drawings is necessary.

Work Environment

• Standard working hours are 8.25 hours from Monday to Thursday, with 4 hours on Friday.
• Enjoy a hybrid working model, with onsite work from Monday to Thursday and the opportunity to work from home on Fridays.