Strategic Buyer

Our client, a prominent player in the aerospace industry, is seeking a motivated and skilled Strategic Buyer to join their dynamic team in Leighton Buzzard. This role presents an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact within a fast-paced environment.

Summary:

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: Leighton Buzzard
• Pay Rate: £23.00 per hour
• Hours: 39 hours per week
• Hybrid - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on site

Key Responsibilities:

As a Strategic Buyer, you will play a crucial role in sourcing parts, managing costs, and selecting suppliers based on an established commodity strategy.

Your tasks will include:

• Processing Request for Quotations (RFQs) and cost data for production and development galleys, addressing pricing disputes and Purchase Price Variant (PPV).
• Leading and managing minimal risk work transfers while supporting the execution of gated work transfers.
• Collaborating with tactical counterparts and commodity managers to ensure operational support aligns with customer requirements.
• Analysing demand and pricing to establish appropriate order quantities and batch sizes.
• Reviewing supplier performance, implementing improvement plans, and driving continuous enhancements within the supplier pool.
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