Maxwell Consultancy are working with a tier 1 supplier to the Aerospace industry who require an experienced Buyer to join their team. This is a permanent, full - time position reporting in to the Group Head of Supply Chain.
About Us
The business operates across three manufacturing sites in the UK and Europe, supplying high‑performance components to the aerospace and defence sectors. As they continue to expand, they are strengthening the purchasing function at their Glasgow headquarters to support their ambitious growth plans.
The Opportunity
Buyers play a critical role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials, services, and subcontract support across the business. You will own the full procurement life cycle for your category—from tendering and negotiation through to supplier performance, cost control, and on‑time delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated purchasing professional looking to step into a fast‑paced, growth‑driven environment where you can make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Build strong partnerships with manufacturing teams to ensure timely material availability and subcontract support aligned with production schedules.
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Bill of Materials (BOMs) and routes
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MRP experience
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Pricing negotiations and expediting
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Provide commercial input on pricing and lead times to support customer proposals and maximise competitiveness.
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Manage demand planning, including forecasting, supplier capacity reviews, and risk mitigation.
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Develop, manage, and continuously improve supplier relationships to drive quality, cost, and delivery performance.
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Oversee material logistics, including coordination between internal sites.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across procurement systems, processes, and resource utilisation.
About You
We’d love to hear from individuals who are ready for a new challenge and eager to grow their career within a dynamic engineering environment.
Essential
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3+ years’ experience in a purchasing or procurement role, ideally within engineering or manufacturing.
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Strong understanding of supply chain processes and the importance of on‑time delivery (OTD).
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Proven experience in supplier relationship management.
Desirable
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Sub‑contract procurement experience.
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CIPS/MCIPS qualification (or working towards it).
What We Offer
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Competitive salary
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Company pension
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Private medical insurance
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Life insurance
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On‑site parking
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Opportunities for professional development and career progression
If you’re looking to take the next step in your procurement career and want to be part of a growing, forward‑thinking organisation, we’d be delighted to hear from you