This role is available full-time for 37 hours per week. Flexible or compressed working patterns available.
Do you want to work somewhere a little bit different? Where you also play a part in national security engineering?
Working within our advanced manufacturing facility you will bring your existing experience as a Technical Buyer to join our production control office. You’ll source, negotiate and purchase technical goods and services that meet the needs of your manufacturing and engineering teams.
Your previous background in technical procurement will be crucial to enable your success in this role, including excellent supplier management skills, and a deep understanding of industry-specific materials and equipment.
You’ll play a crucial role in enabling teams to meet deadlines for critical projects by monitoring levels of stock and ensuring the parts and components needed are available.
You’ll use your knowledge to support less experienced members of your team and also continue to develop your expertise through on the job learning. There will also be the opportunity to enrol on courses to support your learning too.
More About You
To apply for this role, you will already have:
- Experience of purchasing mechanical or electronic assemblies.
- The ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical/electronic drawings.
- Proficiency in utilising ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
- Problem-solving and risk management skills.
To strengthen your application, it would be beneficial if you also have:
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A proven ability to independently lead negotiations.
- Experience of developing innovative build and delivery strategies.
- The ability to analyse costs and manage budgets effectively.
Your Personal Skills
You will be the type of person who:
- Enjoys applying their technical knowledge to ensure there is a continuous supply of materials and services which enable delivery objectives to be achieved.
- Is willing to further develop your technical knowledge and skills.
- Anticipates risks and makes use of effective risk management procedures.
- Enjoys working with people with a diverse range of skills, sharing ideas about how to get the results needed.
- Adopts a planned approach to implementing change.
- Works with partners to establish clear desired outcomes and expectations.
- Acts as a role model and encourages others to develop as leaders.
Putting your skills to use
Using your diverse range of skills within the supply chain team, you will:
- Use your technical knowledge to procurement components required for large scale projects.
- Evaluate components and documentation to ensure they meet project requirements and challenge when necessary.
- Ensure all technical procurement is completed to standard and within set timescales to ensure no front-end delays.
- Liaise with stakeholders to provide support on technical purchasing.
- Support the development of less experienced team members through mentoring and coaching.
- Utilise your knowledge of processes and standards to develop and build the capability.
What we Offer
Now that we’ve explained a bit about what you will we be doing, here’s what we can offer you
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
- 8 Bank Holiday days off in addition to your annual leave.
- 2 ½ additional days leave (set dates through the year).
- Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Your salary is for your contracted hours. If you work more, we believe you should be rewarded for that.
- Lots and lots of training. This can be anything from a ½ day internal course to a distant learning degree. If it’s relevant to your career, we will aim to support you.
- Our Pension scheme is Alpha. It’s competitive.
- Sports & Social Society. Whether its classic cars or baking, golf or crafting, we have a society for you.
- On site nursery (subject to availability).
- 3 days paid leave a year to support a registered charity of your choice.
- Free parking.
- Free onsite gym, open 24 hours a day.
- Relocation Loan*.
- Affinity Groups – whether you are disabled, LGBTQ and/or from an ethnic minority. We provide an inclusive environment and support for everyone.
About HMGCC
We are HMGCC, the engineering specialists at the heart of the UK’s national security.
We work with the national security community, UK government, academia, private sector partners and international allies to bring engineering ingenuity to the national security mission, creating tools and technologies that drive us ahead and help to protect the nation.
We invest in our people, not only with training but also support throughout your career with us; to allow you to reach your full potential at work, as well as enjoy the work/life balance many aspire to.
To find out more about us and if we’re right for you, please visit our website.
Equal Opportunities
Inclusion and diversity really matters to us. It's not just about numbers or visible differences.
HMGCC are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities or who are neurodiverse.
We’re not looking for any one type of person. We’re looking for talent from all different backgrounds to join our organisation, where we genuinely respect and value each other's differences, as well as our similarities. It makes us even better at what we do.
We are proud to offer candidates the opportunity to apply through the Offer of Interview Scheme. The scheme ensures eligible candidates are selected for an interview as long as their application meets the minimum criteria for the role.
To find out more and how you can apply under this scheme, please see the inclusion and diversity information on our website.
Apply now
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Our recruitment team will process your application once the role has closed and everyone will get a response.
Please note dependent on the recruitment requirements, we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date.
*If you are relocating to the area and renting a property then we can offer an interest free relocation loan of up to £2,500, which is to be repaid in instalments over a period of 24 months.
