Morson Talent are recruiting a Tactical Buyer for our Aerospace and Defence client. 37 hours per week full time 3 days on site   12 Month Contract – Maternity Cover Location – Templecombe, Somerset / will consider Cheadle, Greater Manchester   Rates – Depending on experience PAYE – Up to £22.00/hour + (£2.66/hr holiday pay first 12 weeks, £3.54/hr week 13 onwards) Umbrella - Up to £30.40/hour Key responsibilities On a day-to-day basis, you’ll be involved in: Timely and accurate acquisition of products and services for the company, to ensure all requests and information is correctly received and understood. Generation and end to end purchase orders to achieve appropriate levels of material availability and service provisions to meet both the Master Production Schedule and day to day business operational demands. Accountability and ownership for the timely resolution of issues, incidents and complaints (such as non-conformity, supplier returns, supplier performance issues, delayed deliveries, PO queries, invoices and payment queries etc.) Executing all activities in accordance with Chorus processes, including monitoring inventory and order book levels, work queues, lead times, unmatched invoices, supplier payments, CAPAs and Internal and External supplier audits. Maintenance and support of the company’s Self-Service applications (e.g. Amazon for Business, Purchasing Cards, Blueshop etc.), including the governance of such applications, user administration and support, supplier relationship and performance management, catalogue maintenance, compliance and reporting. Issuing RFI/RFQs in support of business operations, programme and bid requirements Monitoring and improving supplier performance and escalating where necessary to Category / Suppler Performance Management, to participate and provide input in supplier reviews (QBRs). Actively identifying and delivering opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance and improved cash management through effective supplier negotiation and /or supplier selection (purchasing channel) to improve bottom line company performance. About you Ideally, you’ll: Have previous experience and demonstrated success working within Procurement / Buying Be proficient in working with Microsoft Excel / ERP / Oracle  Have proven experience in working within a fast-paced environment. Have the ability to manage multiple suppliers and products. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Have the ability to plan ahead and solve challenging operational issues. Be goal orientated, set stretching targets for suppliers and prepared to take risks to gain a competitive advantage for the company. The role is subject to full Security Clearance (SC)