Job Title: Buyer Location: Stansted, Essex Job Description: We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading provider of maintenance and repair services within the aerospace industry, for the position of Buyer. Our client is known for their commitment to excellence and sustainability, with a strong reputation for delivering top-quality services across multiple sites in the United Kingdom. Role & Responsibilities: As a Buyer, you will play a crucial role in optimising the procurement process and ensuring that high-quality materials and components are available when needed. Your key responsibilities will include: * Identifying opportunities to reduce costs by centralising purchasing activities and leveraging spend across multiple sites. * Recording cost savings and reporting them to management for review. * Monitoring and progressing open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery. * Addressing stock shortages and adjusting inventory levels as necessary. * Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, and updating supplier contact records in the database. * Sourcing spare parts on the open market, including higher assemblies for parts teardown, ensuring compliance with industry regulations. * Managing internal purchase requisitions and procuring non-stock commercial products, using the e-procurement system to streamline spend through group-wide suppliers. * Conducting weekly reviews of inventory reports and purchasing pharmaceutical products for specific business units. * Assisting in the resolution of delivery, quality, or invoice discrepancies. * Arranging the return of supplier products according to the company’s returns policy, and capturing data on quality and delivery performance for supplier assessments. * Supporting the engineering team with the costing of spares, tooling, and consumables for various projects. * Participating in daily meetings to provide accurate product information and support business units effectively. Experience and Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess: * Experience in purchasing technical products and services within an engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment. * Proficiency in MRP purchasing and stock management systems. * Strong experience in fostering and managing supplier relationships. * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, with the ability to analyse and manipulate large data sets to generate reports and insights. * The ability to read and understand technical drawings and product specifications