Buyer - Aspire Defence Services Ltd : Job Details

So, you’re looking to acquire a new job in procurement. How about an exciting role as a Buyer supporting our Army customers? You’ll get to work independently while delivering on one-of-a-kind projects. Join a great team at Aspire Defence Services…

There is an art to buying goods or services for a business, and you are an artist. Being a buyer involves a competitive tendering process that uses certain online tools to give everyone the same information and opportunity to provide options that bring value for money.

You’re sociable and a great communicator because building rapport is one of the primary ways to be effective as a buyer. And you’ll need to be able to spot problems quickly and be willing to deal with them as soon as they come up, sometimes while juggling multiple tasks at a time.

You should also understand supply chain and inventory control systems and be able to apply this in procurement responsibilities, including tendering, purchasing, negotiation and supplier relationship management.

You’ll be working independently but will be part of a team and have regular meetings with your manager, who will be willing to support your growth and help you deliver on set tasks and goals.

But first, meet the team…

With a 35-year contract, making soldiers’ lives better is at the heart of everything we do at Aspire Defence Services.

Seriously, picture a heart (the real one) and imagine how hard it works to keep the body running, making sure every part gets exactly what it needs to thrive. That’s our mission; to deliver a modern, fully serviced, flexible working environment for soldiers.

And just as the heart needs certain parts to keep the body alive, we need the dedication and commitment of our people to support our customers. We deliver a broad range of services for one-third of the British Army living and working on our patch, and we're proud of the work we do.

We’re all about nurturing great teams, and our award-winning safety and wellbeing initiatives are built on keeping an eye out for one another and having a good work-life balance.

In addition to being part of our team, you’ll also get…

• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, as well as the option to buy and sell holiday
• Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%, plus individual life assurance
• A shopping discounts scheme
• Onsite gym
• Employee assistance and health and wellbeing check ins
• Reward and recognition to celebrate outstanding achievements
• Free on-site parking

• Subsidized restaurant

Ready to join the team?

You must have proficient understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and MS Office, as well as being commercially and financially astute.

You should also have a full driving licence.

Salary: Up to £34,000 dependent on skills and experience Location: Tidworth

Please note: Our garrisons are tobacco free working environments. As part of this role, you will be required to obtain security clearance prior to starting with us.ADSL has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the right to live and work in the UK. If you are invited to an interview, you will be asked to bring with you original copies of documentation that provides evidence of your right to live and work in the UK. Applicants needing skilled worker sponsorship may not be suitable for this post due to the immediacy of the appointment. If you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to ADSL verifying that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics. We guarantee that candidates will be given the same consideration and will pass through our established procedures. Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.