Buyer

Vacancy Reference: CLA-413

Position: Full-time

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Salary Range: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on relevant experience

At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands; technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.

Our Values

Innovation
Integrity
Collaboration
Excellence

Why Work for Us

Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly, and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.

Our benefits include:

25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
Pension Scheme via Royal London
Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.
Green Car Scheme
Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
Private Health Insurance via Vitality
Private Dental insurance via Bupa
Enhanced Maternity and paternity
1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
1 paid volunteering day per year
Access to an independent financial advisor year round
Training & development opportunities

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join a growing Procurement team. In this role you will be responsible for the Purchasing of goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, considering price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply.

Responsibilities

Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
Work closely with others in procurement to ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible
Work closely with others in procurement to negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
Explore alternate sources for goods and materials
Work closely with others in procurement to assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers
Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules
Work closely with others in the procurement function to undertake research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers
Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
Work collaboratively and negotiate and engage with stakeholders and suppliers regarding new projects
Mentor and coach the Junior Buyer to enhance their career and professional development
Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues

Health and Safety

Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner
Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.
When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.

Qualifications:

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (A-C)

Skills and competencies

Essential:

Experience of working closely with suppliers & stakeholders
Good knowledge of negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
Analytical, numerically astute with proven problem-solving abilities
Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
Commercially and financially aware.

Desirable:

Proven purchasing experience, preferably within an aviation or manufacturing environment

Personal Attributes

Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK
Ability to commit to occasional national travel
Due to the location of our office a driving license and own transport is required.
Excellent communicator
Excellent problem solving ability
Enthusiasm for their work and self-motivated
Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.

Please be aware that many roles at Callen-Lenz are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.