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Job Posted: 9 minutes ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: SG4, Ickleford, Hertfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We are looking for a Buyer to join leading UK Space Technology company as part of their continued growth. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring that all procurement activities run smoothly and efficiently, supporting exciting projects across the UK and Europe.
Responsibilities:
* Manage all stages of the procurement process, from RFI and RFP through to negotiation, order placement, delivery tracking, and final acceptance.
* Act as the main point of contact for all procured items and supplier interactions.
* Support the development of new and existing business opportunities in the UK and European space markets.
* Work across multiple projects and customers, ensuring procurement deliverables are met on schedule.
* Contribute to proposals, work statements, budgets, and specifications.
* Lead negotiations and handle purchase order modifications when required.
* Manage procurement and delivery of both mechanical and electronic components/assemblies.
* Ensure compliance with internal business processes and correct use of ERP systems.
* Maintain awareness of ESA/NASA standards, UK/US export control guidelines, and relevant industry practices.
* Support continuous improvement and efficient project delivery within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Apply project management principles to support procurement activities and drive results.
Experience:
* Strong experience in procurement or buying, ideally within the satellite, aerospace, or defence industries.
* Proven ability to manage the full procurement cycle from RFI to component delivery.
* Strong negotiation, administration, and organisational skills.
* Experience managing multiple suppliers and projects globally.
* Comfortable engaging with vendors and making timely, informed decisions.
* Ability to analyse and understand both technical and commercial procurement requirements.
* Knowledge of ESA/ECSS, NASA, or MIL-STD standards is advantageous.
* Understanding of export/shipping regulations and quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential.
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