Buyer

A proven defence organisation, are seeking an experienced Buyer to work within an established procurement and supply chain function and support on key projects.

Role: Buyer
Duration: 7-9 month contract
Pay: Up to £26 p/hr (Inside IR35)
Location: Yeovil (Fully onsite for first few weeks before moving to 1 day per week)In this role, you'll be responsible for managing purchase requisitions, raising purchase orders, liaising with suppliers, resolving order-related issues, and ensuring the smooth flow of materials and services to support operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Process purchase requisitions accurately and efficiently
Create, issue and manage purchase orders through SAP
Monitor supplier acknowledgements and delivery commitments
Resolve ordering, invoicing and delivery-related issues
Work closely with internal stakeholders including Operations, Finance and Supply Chain teams
Escalate commercial or contractual matters to the appropriate procurement specialists
Support supplier performance and on-time delivery activities
Maintain accurate procurement records and system data
Assist with spot-buy activities, RFQs and supplier communications where requiredThis is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional to join a busy purchasing team, supporting key projects through to early 2027.
Key Requirements:

Experience in aerospace, defence, engineering or manufacturing environments
Strong working knowledge of SAP
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Previous experience in a direct buying or purchasing role
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Exposure to Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes
Experience dealing with suppliers and purchase order managementIf you're an experienced Buyer with strong SAP knowledge and are looking for your next contract opportunity in Yeovil, apply now
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed