Description
Position: Buyer
Pay rate: £40.00 p/h inside IR35.
location: Filton, UK
Role Type: 12 Month contract with extension
Position: Hybrid
IO Associates seeks a Buyer for the Filton site. Join a global aerospace leader specializing in commercial and military aircraft, helicopters, defense, and space sectors. This role offers a chance to contribute to innovative projects within a dynamic team shaping the future of aviation and space systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead Procurement activities, negotiating contracts and establishing supplier frameworks for optimal purchasing conditions.
- Manage supplier contracts throughout their life cycle, ensuring adherence to terms and driving supplier performance across logistics, support, quality, and cost.
- Act as the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining supplier relationships and overseeing projects to maximize customer value while minimizing costs and risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop commodity strategies, conduct market analysis, and support global sourcing initiatives, while also ensuring accurate financial forecasting and risk management.
Skills required
- Strong procurement background required, although applicants with solid business knowledge and familiarity with procurement processes are encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated ability to excel in a diverse, multi-functional work environment.
- Proven experience in effectively managing stakeholders and influencing internal teams.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, including the capacity to engage with senior management effectively.
- Knowledge in commercial operations, contract management, and finance principles is advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for an international company that encourages and facilitates personal growth.
Please apply or get in touch with Munish