Buyer (12 month fixed term contract)


Company:	Marshall of Cambridge Holdings Ltd
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cambridge, CB5 8RY
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

Established in 1909, Marshall is an aerospace and defence company supporting governments and prime contractors worldwide. We are a global leader in military MRO, keeping fleets mission-ready - including the C-130 Hercules, which we've supported since 1966 with multiple world-first accreditations.

We also design and manufacture precision parts and subsystems for flagship defence programmes under long-term contracts with major OEMs.

We now have an opportunity available for a Buyer on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

Responsibilities include:

Supporting the Senior Buyer

Performing routine day-to-day activities associated with the products and services administering and expediting purchase orders

Managing MRP requirements to satisfy production schedules and implementation of appropriate recovery plans. Shortage reporting and resolution.

Receiving Bills of Materials and carrying out system checks on materials and services to be supplied to projects and shipping requirements.

Negotiating with suppliers obtaining best price and lead times, resolving any supply chain issues

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 producing regular and accurate management information/reports as required.

Adhering to a range of standard procedures and precedents to solve problems which arise, with instruction direction and guidance available from others.

Essential criteria:

Ability to build supplier relationships and engage with suppliers

Effective communication skills with a good understanding of techniques that drive Quality/cost improvement

Manufacturing procurement experience (including reading technical drawings, engineering background preferred)

Experience with Supplier KPI's and performance management

Ability to draft standard letters and responses.

Proficient use of MS applications with good understanding of MRP and other planning systems

Good verbal and written communication and negotiation skills

'Lateral' thinker - someone who can find solutions for problems and 'think outside the box'

Benefits

Competitive salary and remuneration package, including 27 days holiday and pension contributions matched up to 9%

Based on site in Cambridge/Hybrid working/remote working

Proudly helping our customers move forwards since 1909

Disability Confident Scheme

Guaranteed interview eligible? If you identify as disabled, or are a member/veteran of the armed forces, and meet the essential criteria, contact

Our Cultural Expectations

Trust - We build trust through being transparent, consistent and honest. We nurture positive and respectful relationships at all levels of the organisation.

Accountable - We take accountability for our impact, own the decisions we make and empower each other to do our best. We don't make excuses for poor behaviour.

Improve - We are creative, curious and challenge to ensure we continuously improve and inspire new ideas. We challenge cynicism. We think outside the box to develop unique solutions to complex challenges.

Collaborate - We set each other up for success, work as a team and are considerate of each other. We listen and evolve together, helping and supporting each other to reach our goals with positive intent.

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