03rd March, 2025
MATERIALS BUYER
- Salary: £35,800 per annum
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, no weekends
- Location: Aspire Business Centre, Tidworth
BENEFITS: - Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday
- Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%
- Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover
- Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets
- Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements
- Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders
THE ROLE:
Thomas Search Ltd are working in partnership with an award-winning Facilities Management & Support Service provider for the resource of talent. Our client’s portfolio includes various Military establishments in Wiltshire & Hampshire.
Responsible for supporting and providing effective procurement services to the operations team and the Garrison, in accordance with company best practices.
This will cover but is not limited to; planning, supplier management & development, demand & inventory planning, and supporting the operational garrison teams.
This means that you’ll need to be well versed in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management. And should have proven experience in effectively communicating with all stakeholder levels.
You should also be able to support supply chain activities such as supplier development plans to ensure an adequate supply chain is in place to satisfy materials, services, projects and overhead requirements, while working alongside the operational team(s) and the procurement lead(s)
You’ll be working independently but will be part of a team and have regular meetings with your manager, who will be willing to support your growth and help you deliver on set tasks and goals.
Qualifications & Experience: - Member of CIPS (or working towards MCIPS certification) desirable.
- You should also have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Procurement role, particularly at a Buyer level. Additional experience of managing Procurement activity and working alongside operational teams will also be essential, as well as having knowledge and understanding of how to use MRP systems.
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