V06019 - Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer – Indirect Procurement Scotstoun 6-Month Contract

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37 Hours Per Week
Hybrid Working – 2–3 Days Onsite
£29 per hour PAYE / £38.97 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35)

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join the Indirect Procurement Services team at BAE Systems.

This is an exciting opportunity to support strategic sourcing and category management activities across key CAPEX and indirect procurement projects within a global defence organisation.

The Role Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in delivering procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships and supporting procurement excellence across the business.
Key Responsibilities Support the development and execution of sourcing and category strategies
Manage RFQ/tender processes and supplier negotiations
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Drive value through effective category, risk and opportunity management
Support procurement pipeline visibility and compliance activities
Identify and implement process improvements and best practice initiatives
About You
You will have:
Proven procurement experience within indirect procurement or category management
Strong experience managing RFQ/tender processes and supplier negotiations
Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving capability
Experience delivering cost-effective sourcing strategies and supplier performance management
Desirable Experience procuring Plant & Equipment and/or minor construction projects
CIPS Level 5 qualification (or working towards)
Experience leading or mentoring team members
Why Join? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and globally recognised organisation, working on complex procurement activities within a highly professional and supportive environment. xwzovoh

Please note: Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants will be required to meet BPSS/security clearance requirements.