Senior Buyer

Job Summary

Working across our Filton and Western Approach sites where we design and manufacture large complex structural wing assemblies, wing spars, detailed metallic components and wing systems, our new Contracts Specialist (Indirect Procurement) will look after the commercial management and sourcing of capital equipment (tenders & negotiation) in our ‘Non-Aircraft’ team.

This is a busy and challenging position in a high-performing team which will see you take the lead on in-contract modifications, transfers or new sourcing, communicating both internally and with a range of suppliers. The role will be based on our Filton site.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll take responsibility for:

• The interface between programme and commodity management for new sourcing and change programmes in line with the group commodity strategy
• Reporting procurement activity and site reviews
• The development and support of site cost-reduction opportunities and supplier development plans in-line with business requirements
• Support commodity managers for the geographic region supplier selection and drive the implementation of global / regional agreements within geographic area
• Site procurement change control, export control and ITAR
• Ensuring item / contract data is updated and maintained
• Developing and supporting site cost reduction opportunities and supplier development plans in-line with business requirements
• The resolution of Invoice queries related to pricing
• Being an escalation point for any cost / contractual issues with suppliers working with commodity management where further escalation is required.

What You'll Bring

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in Procurement / Commercial roles including MRP
• Previous experience within facilities procurement
• A demonstrated ability to build relations with a supplier network and having insight in supplier processes
• CIPS qualification would be preferable
• The ability to travel between our manufacturing sites in Bristol as well as infrequent visits to Luton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, and on occasion across our global network

What We'll Offer

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = 1.5x employee contribution (max 12%).
• Up to 15% company bonus - indivdual and company performance related.
• Life Assurance 8 x salary.
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday.
• Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday.
• Income protection.
• Shopping discounts.
• Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family.
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further.  And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?