Expeditor/Buyer

Dorset  ‐ Onsite
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Expeditor/Buyer

Our Client, a large aerospace engineering organisation is looking for an Expeditor/Buyer to be based in Dorset.

The Expeditor/Buyer will chase orders and provide support to the incumbent Air to Air Refuelling Buyer Team.

Core duties and responsibilities:

  • Expedite orders and manage resolution of supply problems to achieve 100% delivery performance.
  • This will involve chasing suppliers to ensure that orders are received in a timely manner.
  • Buying activities may be required under guidance from the AAR (Air to Air Refuelling) Buyer Team.
  • Administer purchase order acknowledgements Manage supplier lead times Monitor costs against standard when raising PO's to ensure zero adverse Material Price Variance (MPV).
  • Maintain purchasing schedules
  • Ensure that relevant technical definition and control process are passed to, and adhered to by the suppliers.
  • Manage the return, rectification and replacement of non-conforming goods.
  • Ensure export control regulations are adhered to.
  • Work with Commodity Managers to reduce costs and number of suppliers.
  • Work with Programme sourcing Managers to integrate new product supply chains.

Required Essential Skills & Experience

  • It is essential that the individual has experience of Expediting within a Supply Chain environment.
  • Knowledge of interrogating MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) systems
  • Has proven Supplier Relationship management skills Previous Purchasing/Expediting skills.

Previous client experience:

  • Manufacturing (Aerospace/Specialist Engineering preferred) background experience preferred.

RECOMMEND A FRIEND:

If you have professional friends/colleagues who would be interested in one of our roles and our excellent levels of service too, we'd like to recognise your recommendations with a 'thank you' of our own. For every colleague you refer who then starts a role through Datasource either Contract or Permanent, we will send you £300!

You will be required to hold a minimum of SC security clearance. If you do not hold an active SC clearance please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.

Please forward your CV to apply by email to discuss this role further. We would be delighted to hear from you!

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Start date
ASAP
Duration
24 week
From
DataSource Computer Employment
Published at
22.08.2014
Project ID:
762833
Contract type
Freelance
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