Technical Buyer Ref.
943Department : ManufacturingSalary : £43,151 - £46,383Job descriptionThis role is available full-time for 37 hours per week.
Flexible or compressedworking patterns available.Do you want to work somewhere a little bit different?
Where you also play apart in national security engineering?Working within our advanced manufacturing facility you will bring yourexisting experience as a Technical Buyer to join our production controloffice.
You'll source, negotiate and purchase technical goods and servicesthat meet the needs of your manufacturing and engineering teams.Your previous background in technical procurement will be crucial to enableyour success in this role, including excellent supplier management skills, anda deep understanding of industry-specific materials and equipment.You'll play a crucial role in enabling teams to meet deadlines for criticalprojects by monitoring levels of stock and ensuring the parts and componentsneeded are available.You'll use your knowledge to support less experienced members of your team andalso continue to develop your expertise through on the job learning.
Therewill also be the opportunity to enrol on courses to support your learning too.More About YouTo apply for this role, you will already have:Experience of purchasing mechanical or electronic assemblies.The ability to read and interpret mechanical and electricalelectronicdrawings.Proficiency in utilising ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.
).Problem-solving and risk management skills.To strengthen your application, it would be beneficial if you also have:Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.A proven ability to independently lead negotiations.Experience of developing innovative build and delivery strategies.The ability to analyse costs and manage budgets effectively.Your Personal SkillsYou will be the type of person who:Enjoys applying their technical knowledge to ensure there is a continuoussupply of materials and services which enable delivery objectives to beachieved.Is willing to further develop your technical knowledge and skills.Anticipates risks and makes use of effective risk management procedures.Enjoys working with people with a diverse range of skills, sharing ideas abouthow to get the results needed.Adopts a planned approach to implementing change.Works with partners to establish clear desired outcomes and expectations.Acts as a role model and encourages others to develop as leaders.Putting your skills to useUsing your diverse range of skills within the supply chain team, you will:Use your technical knowledge to procurement components required for largescale projects.Evaluate components and documentation to ensure they meet project requirementsand challenge when necessary.Ensure all technical procurement is completed to standard and within settimescales to ensure no front-end delays.Liaise with stakeholders to provide support on technical purchasing.Support the development of less experienced team members through mentoring andcoaching.Utilise your knowledge of processes and standards to develop and build thecapability.What we OfferNow that we've explained a bit about what you will we be doing, here's what wecan offer you25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years' service.8 Bank Holiday days off in addition to your annual leave.2 ½ additional days leave (set dates through the year).Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
Your salary is for your contracted hours.If you work more, we believe you should be rewarded for that.Lots and lots of training.
This can be anything from a ½ day internal courseto a distant learning degree.
If it's relevant to your career, we will aim tosupport you.Our Pension scheme is Alpha.
It's competitive.Sports & Social Society.
Whether its classic cars or baking, golf or crafting,we have a society for you.On site nursery (subject to availability).3 days paid leave a year to support a registered charity of your choice.Free parking.Free onsite gym, open 24 hours a day.Relocation Loan*.Affinity Groups – whether you are disabled, LGBTQ andor from an ethnicminority.
We provide an inclusive environment and support for everyone.About HMGCCWe are HMGCC, the engineering specialists at the heart of the UK's nationalsecurity.We work with the national security community, UK government, academia, privatesector partners and international allies to bring engineering ingenuity to thenational security mission, creating tools and technologies that drive us aheadand help to protect the nation.We invest in our people, not only with training but also support throughoutyour career with us; to allow you to reach your full potential at work, aswell as enjoy the worklife balance many aspire to.To find out more about us and if we're right for you, please visit ourwebsite.Equal OpportunitiesInclusion and diversity really matters to us.
Its not just about numbers orvisible differences.HMGCC are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourageapplications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genderidentities, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities or who areneurodiverse.We're not looking for any one type of person.
We're looking for talent fromall different backgrounds to join our organisation, where we genuinely respectand value each others differences, as well as our similarities.
It makes useven better at what we do.We are proud to offer candidates the opportunity to apply through the Offer ofInterview Scheme.
The scheme ensures eligible candidates are selected for aninterview as long as their application meets the minimum criteria for therole.To find out more and how you can apply under this scheme, please see theinclusion and diversity information on our website.Apply nowDiscover more by clicking 'apply'.Our recruitment team will process your application once the role has closedand everyone will get a response.Please note dependent on the recruitment requirements, we withhold the rightto bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closingdate.*If you are relocating to the area and renting a property then we can offer an interest free relocation loan of up to £2,500, which is to be repaid in instalments over a period of 24 months.