Job Description
Senior Strategic Buyer
Our client is a globally recognised leader in power and propulsion systems, with over 120 years of innovation across aerospace, defence, and energy sectors. Within its flagship Civil Aerospace division, they design, manufacture, and maintain jet engines for commercial and business aviation, driving progress in fuel efficiency, sustainability, and performance.
They are currently hiring Senior Strategic Buyers across two key teams: Aftermarkets and Indirect Procurement. These roles are pivotal in delivering resilient, high-performing supply chains within a highly regulated and innovative environment.
What You’ll Be Doing:
1. Sourcing & Negotiation: Lead sourcing activities from proposal to contract, negotiate favourable terms, perform cost analysis (TCO/Product Lifecycle), and build supplier business cases.
2. Contract Management: Draft, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts to ensure compliance and value delivery.
3. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate commercial risks to maintain supply chain continuity.
4. Category Strategy: Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and contribute to category strategies aligned with market trends and tech developments.
5. Supplier ...