Overview
A well-known Defence organisation are seeking an experienced Project Buyer to join their expanding team.
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (3 days)
Duration: 12-month FTC (Fixed Term Contract)
Pay: Competitive (DOE) + Benefits
Other: Eligible for SC clearance
If you're an experienced Project Buyer with a passion for delivering excellence in defence, this is your chance to play a key role in bid support and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
Responsibilities
* Support bid activities by consolidating costings, negotiating competitive supplier pricing, and ensuring alignment with bid and customer requirements.
* Manage NPI projects, collaborating with Engineering and Design teams to review designs for manufacturability (DFM) and ensure timely delivery of components.
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance to ensure cost, quality, and delivery standards are met.
* Identify opportunities to improve supply chain processes, driving efficiency and value for the business.
* You will be a key link between suppliers, engineering and design teams, ensuring smooth project delivery from initial bid through to product introduction.
Qualifications
* Experience in procurement or project buying, ideally in defence or aerospace.
* Strong negotiation skills and experience achieving competitive pricing while meeting bid requirements.
* Experience managing NPI projects and collaborating with supplier.
* Familiarity with customer flow-down requirements, technical specifications, and quality standards.
* Knowledge of lean practices and continuous improvement methodologies.
Benefits
* Work in a dynamic, high-tech, and mission-critical environment.
* Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
* Competitive benefits.
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