Buyer

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

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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 SAP

Skills & 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.”

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