Technical Buyer

Gap Technical

Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6TP, United Kingdom

2 months ago

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Technical Buyer

Competitive + benefits including bonus

Welwyn Garden City

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a Technical Buyer to work at their facility based near Welwyn Garden City

Performance Objectives

Source and procure aerospace approved materials, precision components, machined parts, composites and specialist services.

Manage RFQs and competitive tendering to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets, covering both existing demand and to support customer bid work

Negotiate long term agreements with strategic aerospace suppliers, including tier 1 and tier 2 manufacturers.

Ensure full compliance with AS9100 procurement controls and customer specific requirements

Manage supplier relationships with a focus on traceability, material certification, and conformity.

Work with quality teams to ensure supplier adherence to aerospace standards

Monitor supplier performance using metrics such as OTIF, concession rates, and audit outcomes.

Support supplier audits and source inspections, including corrective and preventive action (CAPA) management.

Read and interpret aerospace technical drawings, engineering specifications, and BOMs.

Collaborate with design engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams during NPI and prototype development.

Provide manufacturability and sourcing input during design reviews.

Support engineering change control (ECN/ECO) and ensure procurement actions align with airworthiness requirements.

Ensure that indirect goods and services are procured at best value to support site operations

Identify opportunities to introduce new suppliers where appropriate

Identify ways to streamline the transactional elements related to the procurement of indirect goods and services

Ensure that robust contracts are in place to ensure that suppliers are accountable for their performance.

Supplier performance improvement (OTIF, quality PPM, audit scores).

Cost savings and value engineering contributions.

Compliance metrics - reduction of non-conformances, improved traceability.

On time procurement support for aerospace programs and NPIs.

Lead time reduction and improved supply chain resilience.Person Specification

Proven procurement experience within the aerospace sector or other highly regulated industries

Strong understanding of aerospace materials (aluminium, titanium, composites), precision machining, electronics, surface treatments, and NADCAP controlled processes.

Familiarity with regulatory and certification requirements (AS9100, EASA/FAA, DFARS/ITAR advantageous).

Experience working with aerospace tiered supply chains and specialist subcontractors.

Good understanding of commercial contract law and the ability to incorporate within supplier agreements.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing process documentation.

Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Aerospace, Supply Chain, or related discipline (preferred).

CIPS qualification or progression towards CIPS (beneficial).

Knowledge of AS9100 or other aerospace quality standards (advantageous).Apply

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Closing Date: 12/04/2026

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