Junior Buyer

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base.

The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies “MDA”, products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners.

SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate in order to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine industry.

Role overview of our Junior Buyer

We are seeking a Junior Buyer to coordinate and administer the procurement activities within the Systems part of the business, this is to work supporting our Global Projects and have an impact on Global Safety and Security for the maritime sector. As our Junior Buyer, prior knowledge of procurement and planning would be advantageous but not as essential as training will be provided.

Please note: The role of Junior Buyer is a role located on-site at our offices in Midsomer Norton, close to Bath in Bristol.

Responsibilities (not exhaustive):

Procurement

Collaborate with the Systems Procurement Manager to raise and administer all Purchase Orders efficiently

Manage Project Purchase Orders and utilise our delivery tracker to monitor the arrival and location of equipment, ensuring timely support for our Global Projects

Work closely with the Customer Support Team and Quality Department to facilitate the 'Return Material Authorisation' process and manage Customer Support tickets; oversee any actions required within the Supply Chain

Coordinate effectively with in-country Project Teams to ensure seamless communication and logistics

System Development

Partner with the Systems Procurement Manager and Product Management to identify and engage new suppliers, supporting the development of enhanced customer offerings and meeting emerging requirements

System Refresh and Change Management

Assist the Systems Procurement Manager in proactively managing the hardware and software lifecycle, including obsolescence, replacement, and development, to maintain an up-to-date and resilient system architecture

Supplier Management

Support the Systems Procurement Manager in evaluating and onboarding new suppliers, while nurturing and strengthening relationships with existing suppliers

Foster and develop strategic partnerships with key suppliers to optimise supply chain performance

Project Support – Planned and Unplanned

Provide comprehensive Supply Chain support alongside Product Management, Project Engineering, and Configuration teams to ensure project requirements align with contractual obligations and are accurately reflected in our engineering management tools

Collaborate with project teams to develop and update project plans, ensuring timelines are realistic and achievable

Work with suppliers to establish and maintain feasible schedules for order placement and call-offs.

Take responsibility for order placement, tracking, and expediting as necessary to meet project deadlines

Support ad hoc requests for materials and data to ensure project needs are fully met

Logistics Support

Provide regular updates on equipment arrivals and assist with the booking-in process and subsequent shipments, particularly when anomalies arise

Liaise with the Logistics Manager to prepare and manage documentation required for shipments, including licensing, product regulations, and related applications

Quality and Customer Support

Assist in managing warranty and non-warranty items requiring replacement or repair

Be responsible for procurement, tracking, and ensuring timely resolution of such requirements to maintain customer satisfaction

Requirements

ESSENTIAL: Highly proficient computer skills, particularly in Excel and Word

Desirable: Experience in strategic purchasing supply chain optimisation

Desirable: Experience using supply chain and procurement software

Desirable: IT, Aerospace, Defence, Engineering or other high value low volume engineering background

Benefits of the Junior Buyer

Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

Matched company pension contributions up to 5%

Career Development opportunities

SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.