Buyer

Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence sector are currently looking for a proactive and detail-driven Buyer to join a busy and high-performing procurement team in Yeovil.

• Role: Buyer
• Duration: 6 Months
• Pay: Up to £26 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
• Location: Yeovil (1/2 days hybrid)

With workload continuing to grow, you'll play a key role in ensuring purchase orders are raised on time, suppliers are managed effectively, and procurement processes run smoothly.

• Raising and managing purchase orders (including against LTAs)
• Managing RFQs from SAP requisitions through to supplier selection
• Preparing supplier comparison and selection reports
• Supporting supplier pre-qualification and qualification
• Handling invoice queries and clearance
• Managing quality notifications (QNs)
• Processing supplier data requests (e.g. drawings, technical specs, 3D models)
• Working closely with Category Management to support LTA agreements

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment, enjoys taking ownership, is able to juggle multiple priorities and is ready to roll their sleeves up and make an immediate impact.

• Experience in defence, aerospace, manufacturing or engineering environments

• Strong understanding of contracts and purchase order documentation

• Ability to source, negotiate, and manage RFQs independently

• Experience with SAP
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
• Strong stakeholder and supplier communication skills

• Supplier visits may be required from time to time

If you're a hands-on Buyer, local to Yeovil, who enjoys working at pace and taking ownership, simply apply now!