Job Title: Buyer Location: Bishops Stortford Employment Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: Monday- Thursday (08:30- 17:00), Friday 08:30- 15:30. Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Salary Exchange Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance Employee Cash Plan Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Schemes Professional Growth and Development State-of-the-art Equipment and Technology Ongoing Training and Certification Programmes About the Role The Buyer will be responsible for buying of all materials in a timely and cost-effective manner under the guidance of the Purchasing Manager. Key Responsibilities Purchasing a wide range of aircraft parts and materials in-line with operational procedures. The timely placement/fulfilment of purchase orders (PR-POs) and delivery of parts in-line with operational requirements (MR). Resolving and investigating Supply Chain errors and examining via root cause analysis. Ensuring the highest level of service is provided and maintained for both internal and external Suppliers. Ensuring parts and materials are purchased at the most competitive price. Creating and updating daily shortage reports Continually improving purchasing methods in a bid to drive down external spend Identifying new suppliers including discount structures and volume rebates Progress chasing Candidate Requirements Demonstrable experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment Experience within aerospace indust