Exciting Opportunity: Senior Buyer - Permanent Position
Location: Christchurch (On-site: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Contract Type: Inside IR35
⏳ Duration: Until 31st August 2025 (with potential for extension)
Rate:
PAYE: £50 per hour (excluding holiday pay, NI, and pension)
Umbrella: £70 per hour
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (7.4 hours per day)
Clearance Requirements:
SC clearance is highly desirable.
Candidates must be UK Nationals and British-born due to project requirements.
Candidates can start on BPSS clearance if SC clearance is not already in place.
Job Purpose: The Senior Buyer will be a key member of the Procurement and Supply Chain team, supporting the Procurement Manager in establishing robust procurement processes and ensuring compliance with project requirements. ️
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Quality, Project Management, Engineering, Finance) and suppliers to implement procurement processes for supplier selection, evaluation, and approval.
Conduct risk-based assessments of suppliers using external environment analysis, business acumen, and supplier intelligence.
Operate within the governance framework and ensure compliance with EN9100 standards to meet audit requirements.
Provide guidance on procurement policies to non-procurement staff, demonstrating the value of these processes.
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