Location: Central Bedfordshire | Salary: £30 - £45 per hour |
Sector: Space, Technology | Specialism: |
Type: Contract | Contact: Bertie Houlton |
Strategic Buyer
Bedfordshire
Brief
Strategic Buyer needed for a highly regarded aerospace organisation based in Bedfordshire who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Strategic Buyer that takes pride in their work with an experience in identifying and evaluating potential key suppliers, negotiating contracts and managing suppliers.
The successful candidate would desirably have a good understanding of contracts, project management and business finance as well as experience in R&D, new product introduction and manufacturing. If you have commercial experience as a Strategic Buyer that would be a plus!
Benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an additional days leave after 5 years service (27 days), and an additional 1 days leave after 10 years service (28 days)
- EMI Share Options
- Vitality Medical Scheme
- Perkbox Retail Discount Scheme
- Three times Death in Service Life Assurance
- Free on-site parking
- Career Progression
What the role entails:
Some of the main duties of the Strategic Buyer will include:
- Drive the supplier selection process to meet project timing following a thorough evaluation and due diligence process
- Identify and effectively manage risk and mitigation when dealing with suppliers and projects
- Lead the negotiation of agreements with suppliers which satisfy business requirements
- In conjunction with project leaders and technical teams, manage suppliers to ensure key development milestones are achieved in timescales that support overall programme needs and within budget
- Develop, propose and implement supply chain strategies for key business requirements
- Generate purchase orders and contract documents for major work packages and key business requirements
What experience you need to be the successful Strategic Buyer:
- Good understanding of contracts, project management and business finance
- Experience in R&D, new product introduction and manufacturing, ideally gained in aerospace, or defence, automotive or medical environments
- An ability to work in the context of major programmes and inter-dependencies in a complex environment
- Skilled negotiator with experience in managing supplier performance, and formulating and executing strategies
This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Strategic Buyer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!
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