Strategic Sourcing Buyer - Aerospace
Location: Essex – Hybrid Working – Competitive Salary + Benefits
Are you a procurement professional with experience sourcing fasteners, engineered components or aerospace materials? Do you enjoy negotiating commercial agreements, building supplier partnerships and driving cost‑saving initiatives?
We’re supporting a leading aerospace supply chain organisation in the search for a Strategic Sourcing Buyer to join their growing purchasing team. This is a commercially focused role where you’ll lead RFQs, negotiate supplier agreements and develop sourcing strategies that directly impact business performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead supplier sourcing activities, RFQs and commercial negotiations.
* Identify, evaluate and develop strategic suppliers.
* Drive cost reduction, supplier performance and sourcing initiatives.
* Support new customer programmes and product introductions.
* Monitor market trends and identify new sourcing opportunities.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure supply chain excellence.
About You
* Aerospace procurement or sourcing experience.
* Knowledge of aerospace (advantagoeus but not essential) and supply chain processes.
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
* Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
* Commercially minded, organised and relationship-driven.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected aerospace business where you’ll have genuine influence on supplier strategy, commercial performance and future growth.
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