Are you an experienced Buyer with strong compliance, import/export, and supplier negotiation expertise?

We're working with a leading Defence company who are seeking an experienced Buyer to join their team in Portchester on an initial 6 Month contract (fully onsite).

This is a fantastic role for someone with proven experience managing compliance within purchasing processes and solid understanding of import/export procedures and documentation.

What You'll Be Doing:

Purchasing goods, materials, and services to meet project timelines, cost targets, and quality standards
Acting as the key link between suppliers and internal departments to manage orders and mitigate risks
Monitoring supplier performance, conducting evaluations, and supporting supplier audits with QHSE
Ensuring purchasing compliance to internal policies, regulations, and export control requirements
Negotiating pricing, contracts, and terms to drive commercial value.This role will require someone who possesses strong negotiation skills and a proven track record in leading supplier discussions and improving terms as well as the ability to manage purchasing from RFQ to delivery.

Key Skills & Experience:

Strong ERP/MRP systems experience
Excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills
Self-starter, commercially aware and detail-oriented
Experience in defence, aerospace, or other regulated industries (desirable)
CIPS qualification.If you are an experienced Buyer local to Portchester and are happy being fully onsite within a dynamic team, simply apply now