Buyer
Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by Langham Recruitment
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£35 - £35 Hourly
Contract/Project
Buyer
Guildford
12 month contract (inside IR35)
Hourly Rate dependent on experience
Key Purpose of Job
To provide support for the purchasing of electronic components, bespoke electro-mechanical components, and consumables for spacecraft systems and sub-systems
Key Tasks
Qualifications
Guildford
12 month contract (inside IR35)
Hourly Rate dependent on experience
Key Purpose of Job
To provide support for the purchasing of electronic components, bespoke electro-mechanical components, and consumables for spacecraft systems and sub-systems
Key Tasks
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
Reference: 3116584052
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Buyer
Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by Langham Recruitment
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£35 - £35 Hourly
Contract/Project
Buyer
Guildford
12 month contract (inside IR35)
Hourly Rate dependent on experience
Key Purpose of Job
To provide support for the purchasing of electronic components, bespoke electro-mechanical components, and consumables for spacecraft systems and sub-systems
Key Tasks
Qualifications
Guildford
12 month contract (inside IR35)
Hourly Rate dependent on experience
Key Purpose of Job
To provide support for the purchasing of electronic components, bespoke electro-mechanical components, and consumables for spacecraft systems and sub-systems
Key Tasks
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
Reference: 3116584052
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