Buyer at STIRLING DYNAMICS LIMITED

Bristol, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

40000.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Negotiation, Supplier Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Relationship Building, Team Player, Cost Conscious, Data Management, Technical Understanding, Commercial Awareness, Proactive, Self-Motivated, Microsoft Excel Proficiency, Supply Chain Management, Logistics

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Overview To support our continued growth, Stirling Dynamics are looking to hire a Buyer to join our Procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services for internal customers and will work hand in hand with project delivery teams to deliver operational excellence, driving results through effective supplier management and ensuring Company Procedures are followed. The Buyer will lead, negotiate and execute the purchase of goods and/or services, achieving the most competitive and advantageous commercial terms. They will need to drive and monitor supplier performance to ensure best possible value is delivered to the business. This role will be predominantly based in our Bristol office with occasional travel to our clients’ sites as required. As part of our commitment to flexibility, we also accept hybrid working. Responsibilities The key accountabilities for the role are varied and will include: Initial evaluation and ongoing development of new suppliers Developing relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them to agree prices, quantities and delivery schedules Handling procurement requests from internal customers, ensuring that the requirements to be placed on the supplier are clearly understood Placing purchase orders as per company procedures Arranging transport of goods and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery Supporting supplier audits as a part of supplier approval and re-accreditation process Working within a cross functional team to support projects with Project Management, Engineering and Production Supporting data management and analysis of pricing trends Providing ad hoc support for goods in during busy periods Qualifications CIPS qualified or equivalent Commercial background in manufacturing and/or engineering Essential skills The personal qualities of the candidates will be key to success in this fast-paced, dynamic environment and it demands a self-motivated attitude with a real drive to progress. Candidates must be able to identify with the characteristics and qualities detailed below: Can-do attitude and hands-on approach to work Proactive and self-motivated Good written and oral communication skills Cost-conscious Strong organisational skills, including record keeping Ability to manage own workload and handle conflicting priorities Integrity and excellent attention to detail Excellent communication skills to support negotiations Strong relationship-building and networking abilities Good team player who uses initiative and is enthusiastic Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel Understanding of supply chain management and logistics Ability to understand technical and commercial aspects Ability to identify product cost drivers Experience Experience of negotiation within your previous roles Experience in product costing and/or costed Bill of Materials and identification of product cost drivers (desirable) Experience of working with Epicor or a similar ERP system (desirable) Benefits Competitive package. Grade 2-3 (£30,000 - £40,000) depending on experience We offer a range of benefits to our employees to recognise their efforts. Playing hard is equally as important as working hard, so regular events are held throughout the year which provide an ideal opportunity to mix socially.

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Responsibilities

The Buyer will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services, working closely with project delivery teams. They will lead negotiations and execute purchases to achieve competitive commercial terms while monitoring supplier performance.