Technical Buyer

Competitive + benefits including bonus

Welwyn / Hatfield

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a Technical Buyer (Aerospace) 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 -essential
• 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).

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Closing Date: 12/04/2026

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