Our client has an opportunity for a Buyer to join them on a contract basis until the end of November 2026 with possible extension.
Role: Buyer
Location: Stevenage
Hours: 37 per week
Hourly Rate: £26 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35
Clearance: BPSS required before starting
What you'll be doing:
- Negotiate new contracts and contract amendments with suppliers or prospects.
- Manage suppliers' contracts, including claims, contractual review meetings, and definition of continuous improvement targets (commercial competitiveness, quality and delivery performance.)
- Anticipate end of contract and end of price validity by retendering.
- Ensure suppliers' financial health is checked and actions taken as appropriate.
- Ensure accuracy and respect of commercial Terms & Conditions.
- Prepare strategic alignment meetings between major suppliers & business management.
- Gather & promote best innovative solutions from suppliers.
- Manage risks related to suppliers (financial, strategy, monopoly...) and define appropriate mitigation actions.
Requirements:
- Experience in a similar position within manufacturing, aerospace or defence.
- Procurement experience essential, although applications from applicants with good business experience and knowledge of the Procurement process are also welcomed.
- Experience in working in a multi-functional environment.
- Experience in stakeholder management and influencing internal customers.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills including at senior management level.
- Commercial / Contract / Finance knowledge is desirable.
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply!
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