Strategic Buyer

Strategic Buyer

West London | c. £50,000 + Up to 15% Bonus | Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in strategic purchasing, contract management and supplier negotiations?

We're recruiting a Strategic Buyer for an established organisation in West London. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a supplier portfolio of around 160 suppliers, review existing contracts and identify opportunities to improve commercial terms, supplier performance and the wider purchasing function.

The Role

• Developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies across services and materials.
• Reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, including challenging and improving legacy agreements.
• Managing supplier relationships, performance and resolving supplier issues.
• Reviewing supplier and contract portfolios to identify cost savings, commercial improvements and supply chain opportunities.
• Leading RFQs, supplier selection and contract negotiations.
• Working closely with Legal, Finance, Engineering, Operations and other internal stakeholders.
• Identifying and managing commercial, contractual and supplier risks.
• Using data, Excel, digital tools and AI to support procurement decisions and improve processes.
• Maintaining accurate procurement and contract records.

About You

• Strong experience in strategic purchasing, contract management and supplier negotiations.
• Proven ability to review, negotiate and improve commercial agreements.
• Strong supplier management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent commercial, analytical and negotiation ability.
• Experience across both services and materials procurement.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• ERP experience; SAP would be advantageous.
• A degree/professional qualification in procurement, supply chain, business, law or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• CIPS qualification/progress towards CIPS is desirable.
• Aviation or aerospace procurement experience would be highly desirable.

What's on Offer?

• c. £50,000 salary
• Up to 15% bonus
• Hybrid working
• Excellent benefits package
• Discounted flight benefits
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on an established purchasing function
• Supplier visits and occasional business travel

Please note: The role will be primarily onsite during the first six months, with hybrid working thereafter.

If you're a commercially minded Strategic Buyer looking for a role where you can challenge, negotiate and make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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