On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Building & Construction Buyer
on an initial 13 -month contract. As the Building & Construction Buyer you will be performing strategic procurement activities within the Buildings UK team
Role:
Building & Construction Buyer
Pay:
Up to 44 per hour Via Umbrella
Location:
Broughton
Contract:
Monday - Friday 35 hours per week, 13 months, 60% onsite
IR35 Status:
Inside
Security Clearance
: BPSS
Responsibilities
* Implementing the procurement strategy defined by the Commodity Procurement
* Management and the Projects Multi-Functional-Teams (MFT) within the scope of activity supporting Airbus divisions' needs.
* Manage procurement projects and call for tenders with multi-divisional scope within the scope of the Building & Construction Team and international scope on demand, including within Building sub-commodity PJRB.
* Develop and maintain an efficient supply chain capable of delivering goods/services, matching Airbus requirements and business objectives.
* Ensure that deliverables are in line with the contractual terms (cost, time, quality).
* Secure long-term alignment of the preferred supplier base with the long-term trans-divisional strategic needs of Airbus.
* Ensure continuous commercial relationship with suppliers to secure work with best-in-class suppliers and protect Airbus from contractual risks.
* Conduct the procurement process to fulfil business needs and provide the internal customers with valued services in compliance with the Airbus General Procurement procedures and guidelines, to full customers satisfaction.
* Deliver on initiatives contributing to Airbus Savings Programmes using the levers of requirements harmonisation/standardization, challenge of the specifications, volume aggregation, and control of the demand.
Essential Skills
* Strong understanding of strategic sourcing and procurement lifecycle.
* Expertise in running tenders (RFPs/RFQs) and supplier selection.
* Ability to negotiate, establish, and manage frame contracts at both national and international levels.
* Skills in supplier evaluation and development (performance, cost, quality, delivery).
* Experience in supplier risk assessment and mitigation.
* Proven capability in leading cross-functional and multi-divisional teams.
* Strong project management skills to drive procurement initiatives end-to-end.
* Stakeholder engagement skills to align internal customers' needs with procurement strategies.
* Ability to influence and challenge specifications to achieve cost and efficiency savings.
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation
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