Are you looking for 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…

Your key responsibility as a Materials Buyer is to support and provide effective procurement service to the operations team and the Garrison, in accordance with ADSL policies, processes and procedures.

This will cover but is not limited to; planning, supplier management & development, demand & inventory planning, and supporting the operational garrison teams.

This means that you’ll need to be well versed in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management. And should have proven experience in effectively communicating with all stakeholder levels.

You should also be able to support supply chain activities such as supplier development plans to ensure an adequate supply chain is in place to satisfy materials, services, projects and overhead requirements, while working alongside the operational team(s) and the procurement lead(s)

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

Birthday Day Off Scheme

Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme

Discounted gym membership at Aldershot and Tidworth Leisure Centre

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 should be a member of CIPS (or working towards MCIPS certification). You should also have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Procurement role, particularly at a Buyer level. Additional experience of managing Procurement activity and working alongside operational teams will also be essential, as well as having knowledge and understanding of how to use MRP systems.

Salary: £32,500 per annum
Location Tidworth ABC

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.