Job Description Reporting to the UK Sourcing Leader, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing an existing supply chain ensuring that components are delivered according to Safety, Quality, Cost and Time as per the project needs. The candidate will also be responsible for overseeing the activities performed by the Lead Buyers and Buyers within one of the sourcing teams. Role Responsibilities: * Negotiate/manage existing terms and conditions, manage claims and vendor recovery * Order fulfilment tasks to ensure material on time delivery, PO placement and Invoice management. Expediting. * Develop and maintain reporting metrics for the project. * Co-ordinate supplier and product qualification together with Quality & Engineering teams. * Review supplier performance (schedule, CoQ, Manufacturing, Quality) to identify risks to the program and develop appropriate mitigation plans. * Manage and review buyer metrics ensuring KPI adherence. * Develop alternate sources and/or risk mitigation plans for single & sole source suppliers * Identify and deliver value-adding opportunities from the supply chain * Manage and improve supplier relationship and demonstrate the ability to communicate problems and present solutions with internal and external customers at senior levels