Location: Osprey Quay, Portland, DT5 1PY
Role Overview:
G3 Systems is seeking a motivated and proactive Buyer to support the delivery of the WTB Programme. The Buyer will be responsible for procuring materials and services essential for programme delivery while ensuring compliance with G3 Systems’ procurement policies and best practices. This role requires close collaboration with the WTB Programme Team and suppliers to ensure efficient and cost-effective procurement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating best prices, quantities, and delivery timescales.
- Research, select, and procure quality products and materials that meet contracted standards.
- Process Purchase Order Requisitions and issue Purchase Orders using Costpoint.
- Expedite orders and monitor the supply chain, reporting supplier issues to management promptly.
- Maintain WTB’s approved vendor list and ensure adherence to G3 Systems’ Vendor Assessment process.
- Track and report Supplier Non-Conformance.
- Ensure compliance with G3 Systems procurement procedures.
- Coordinate delivery of goods by liaising with suppliers and customers.
- Collaborate with the WTB Programme Team to identify purchasing needs.
Qualifications:
- GCSE-level qualification (or equivalent).
- CIPS Level 3 qualification.
Skills & Experience:
- Demonstrable experience in a procurement role.
- Experience managing supplier relationships.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Security cleared, or ability to achieve security clearance.
- IT literate with experience using an ERP system.
- Excellent communication skills.
Justification:
This role is a replacement for an internal promotion.
Why Join G3 Systems?
G3 Systems offers a collaborative and dynamic work environment where procurement plays a key role in programme success. Join our team to make a tangible impact on the WTB Programme while developing your career in supply chain and procurement.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to work on high-profile international defence and government projects
- A collaborative and technically driven working environment
- Career development within a growing and specialist engineering & construction organisation
- Competitive salary and compensation scheme, minimum entry point salary starting at £30,000 per annum; based on experience
- 25 days annual leave
- 37.5 hours working week
- Private Medical Insurance Cover (BUPA)
- Life Cover (3.5x salary)
- Pension Plan
- Plus various salary sacrifice schemes (eBike, electric car purchase) and other life wellbeing platforms