Buyer

Due to continued growth, STS Defence is expanding its procurement team and looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to join our dynamic organisation. You’ll be at the heart of keeping our projects moving – sourcing the materials, components, and services that power our cutting-edge technology. You’ll collaborate across teams and partner with trusted suppliers to deliver smart, cost-effective procurement solutions that meet deadlines, exceed quality standards, and support the success of every project.

Duties

• Manage day to day priorities, safety practices, and adherence to deadlines, also ensuring close relationships with stakeholder groups are effective
• You will be process MRP demands, tactical purchase requisitions, evaluate quotations and process purchase orders in a timely manner in accordance with company procedures
• Working from material demands (Bill of Materials (“BOM”)) you will draft, issue and analyse quotations to support bid and procurement activities
• Drive down supply chain costs both through tactical savings and continuous improvement opportunities
• Develop robust working relationships with key suppliers and relationship managers to ensure effective supplier performance
• Work closely with the Senior Buyer to maximise process efficiencies and minimise supply chain costs
• You will be an Integral member of cross functional stakeholder groups providing centralised support to the business
• Maintain regular communication with all business groups within a dynamic and agile business environment
  
  

Qualifications, Experience And Skills

• Proven and demonstrable experience in a junior buying role
• Experience of using MRP and accounting systems
• A military / maritime / engineering support background is advantageous
  
  

Competencies

• Familiarity with MS Office (especially Excel), with an ability to use systems and IT packages efficiently
• Strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks with an attention to detail
• Time management skills, able to prioritise workload to meet functional demands ensuring program responsibilities are prioritised to achieve customer satisfaction
• Ability to integrate in to a dynamic team of buyers, operating flexibly in an agile environment
• Ability to take a proactive approach to overcome challenges and achieve results with an aptitude for continuous improvement
  
  

Behaviours

• Lead by example when managing priorities, be a person prepared to put in the effort and hard work to make the details actually happen
• Have the ability to work well within a team but also autonomously
• Will at all times comply with STS Defence Health & Safety policy, wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and report any activities to the H & S Manager that are not in accordance with safe working procedures
• Adaptability and innovation, adopting a pro-active, positive approach to relationships and demands
• Strong interpersonal skills
  
  

Additional Information

SECURITY – All candidates must be in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level. Additional restrictions may apply on certain defence programmes.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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