Senior Sub-Contract Buyer
Luton
6-month Contract – Hybrid
£50.00 per hour – Umbrella
The Role
* Develop and negotiate contracts for materials and sub-contracts using standard and non-standard formats.
* Evaluate contract delivery performance of direct suppliers.
* Manage contracts to assure compliance, promote innovation, and deliver target-driven outcomes to the satisfaction of programme stakeholders.
* Understand mechanisms for mitigating risk associated when entering into commercial agreements whilst considering risk and resilience within the future supply base.
* Ensure appropriate commercial protections are in place such as effective NDAs and Export Licences.
* Support internal reporting of external spend and future spend forecasting to support customer requirements.
* Manage compliance and governance restrictions for all procured items.
Requirements
* Qualified to degree level or equivalent or significant relevant work experience (studying towards or achievement of MCIPS preferred).
* Good understanding of the commercial and legal aspects associated with contracting within the Defence/Aerospace industry or a similar market sector.
* Able to think outside the box, offering solutions to enable the procurement function to add value and innovation.
* Ability to engage and influence cross-functional/cross-site teams.
* Good communication skills – written, oral and presentations.
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