Buyer (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)
Company
Location
Oakdale, Wales, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/3/2025
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Description
Company Description
General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.
Job Description
Working within the commodity Supply Chain team the Buyer will provide sourcing and pricing for electronic and mechanical components for Avionics and TacCIS programmes. The role will have clear focus on commodity procurement, supplier negotiation cost down and supporting general procurement requirements to procure components, materials, products and services for manufacturing and operations. The role will have clear focus in supporting the supply chain procurement team to achieve set targets and objectives required to aid delivery of a value for money
Qualifications
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Salary for this position is £38,560 to £45,000, depending on experience plus our excellent flexible benefits package.
We offer hybrid working - for this role ideally we are looking for an average of 2 days per week per month on site.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:
Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email [email protected] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.
All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks
General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.
Job Description
Working within the commodity Supply Chain team the Buyer will provide sourcing and pricing for electronic and mechanical components for Avionics and TacCIS programmes. The role will have clear focus on commodity procurement, supplier negotiation cost down and supporting general procurement requirements to procure components, materials, products and services for manufacturing and operations. The role will have clear focus in supporting the supply chain procurement team to achieve set targets and objectives required to aid delivery of a value for money
Qualifications
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- Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, particularly Oracle ERP
- Strong negotiation, cost management, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficient with Microsoft Office packages, especially Excel
- CIPS / IACCM Qualification desirable
- Experience with Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, or Product Development programmes advantageous
Salary for this position is £38,560 to £45,000, depending on experience plus our excellent flexible benefits package.
We offer hybrid working - for this role ideally we are looking for an average of 2 days per week per month on site.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:
- A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
- A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
- A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits
Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email [email protected] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.
All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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