Trainee Buyer (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

## Trainee Buyer (12 month Fixed Term Contract)Applylocations: Cambridge, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR Job Description* Competitive salary and remuneration package including, 27 days holiday, pension contributions matched up to 9%* Working on site in Cambridge* Marshall, an independent, family-owned British company, proudly helping our customers move forwards since 1909Marshall Aerospace is one of the world’s leading independent aerospace and defence companies, known for delivering innovation, engineering excellence, and outstanding customer support across air, land, and sea domains.Our capabilities include engineering design, manufacturing, testing, and providing specialist personnel, training, and consultancy. We also deliver comprehensive maintenance, systems integration, and product support services.An opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Trainee Buyer on a 12 month fixed term contract who is looking to commence a career within the aerospace supply chain sector.The successful individual will join our team of committed people, supporting a busy and fast-moving environment.Training and growth will be underpinned with on-the-job training and mentoring in all aspects of purchasing and delivering supply chain performance.With development the role requirements will include:* Performing routine day-to-day activities associated to supply chain service requirements, which include administration and expedition of purchase orders and services required.* Managing MRP requirements to satisfy production schedules and implementation of appropriate recovery plans. Shortage reporting and resolution.* Negotiating with suppliers to obtain optimum price and lead times to meet business requirements.* Liaising with customers/ suppliers to respond to routine queries regarding contract and supply chain issues* Providing input to project meetings to answer questions concerning contract/supply chain matters* Monitoring and measuring process performance through generation of regular and accurate management information/reports as required.Please apply if you have most of the following:* The ability to build excellent relationships* The ability to draft standard letters and responses* Proficient use of MS applications* Good verbal and written communication and negotiation skills* ‘Lateral’ thinker – someone who can find solutions for problems and ‘think outside the box’#LI-Onsite#LI-ER1#IND-AERO **Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer**Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about Equal Opportunity in the Workplace please click here. **Respect at Work** We are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture built on trust, accountability, collaboration, and improvement—an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive, free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Fostering a positive culture is key to our individual and shared success.### About UsMarshall is an independent, family-owned UK company with a diverse portfolio of businesses and a shared commitment to keeping our customers moving forward.Whether that’s supporting global armed forces to deliver mission-critical activities, keeping the UK distribution industry on the road, creating new, sustainable communities where people can live and thrive, or developing the next generations of industry talent – we are incredibly proud to have been **building extraordinary futures** since 1909.Headquartered in Cambridge, we currently employ around 2,000 people across locations in the UK, Northern Europe, North America and the UAE. #J-18808-Ljbffr