Buyer / Yeovil / £18.19 per hour Are you an experienced Buyer seeking a rewarding opportunity? Our client, a leading aerospace and defence organisation are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join their team and play a pivotal role in procurement operations. As a Buyer, you will be responsible for negotiating contracts with the supply base to acquire goods and services efficiently, on time, and within budget, while maintaining the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities: Contract Negotiation: Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate contracts for both spot requirements and long-term agreements. Analyse and manage procured parts under contract. Supplier Assessment: Evaluate suppliers' capabilities, capacities, and performance levels, defining the vendor list for tender processes. Sourcing Selections: Engage in sourcing selections with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Purchase Order Management: Issue purchase orders and evaluate supplier order acknowledgements, ensuring seamless integration into our systems. Contract Performance Management: Monitor and manage the performance of contracts, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Supplier and Internal Customer Relationship Management: Foster strong relationships with both suppliers and internal customers, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Team Collaboration: Demonstrate strong team-working skills, coordinating multi-functional team activities as required. Requirements: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence both internally and externally. Strong problem-solving abilities, capable of using initiative to overcome challenges. Organisational awareness and understanding of company functional areas and purpose. Proficiency in computer literacy, including SAP and Microsoft Office Suite. Relevant procurement or commercial experience, with a track record of achieving performance objectives. ONC/HNC Business studies (or equivalent) and/or MCIPS Corporate qualification. Valid driving licence required.__PRESENT Kelly Services are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role. Should you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with Kelly's . For information regarding data protection at Kelly, please visit the Kelly website and have a look into the Privacy Statement. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age