Morson is delighted to be working in partnership with a market leading Aerospace organisation to recruit a Buyer for an initial contract until October 2026. There is a rate of 26.16 PAYE per hour or 35 Umbrella Per Hour on offer for the successful candidate. The role would offer a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days a week onsite in Filton and 2 days a week working from home.
Please find the job spec. below:
Your main activities will include the following:
- Act as the focal point for your contracts covering various commercial programmes to lead projects as needed, manage the day to day relationships with suppliers and optimise customer value.
- Co-ordinate with the Multi-Functional Team (Design office, Programme, Plants, Quality and Supply chain) for all activities in relation to the parts / contracts that would be within your control.
- Monitor and apply the contract (during innovation, development, serial and support phases) with suppliers to achieve a complete application of the relevant terms and conditions to ensure that Quality, Support, Logistics and Delivery performances are in accordance with contractual / internal customer requirements and contribute to the definition and delivery of adequate improvement plans when relevant.
- Secure/Improve the AOP through the negotiation of contract pricing, continuous development (modifications) and participation to cost reduction programmes. - Update relevant pricing information in SAP and ensure Purchase Orders are released as applicable.
- Manage the Call For Tender (CFT) process as applicable: Initiate CFT, manage inputs from MFT and present recommendations to Programme/Plant and PMD management. - Contribute to the development of Procurement and supply chain strategies to help reshape the current supply chain and bring innovation into the current product portfolio within PMD.
- This role will involve travel for business and as such you must be able to travel accordingly. The successful applicant will be ready to work autonomously, be a great team player and project leader and be able to deal appropriately with different stakeholders. Good communication skills, being adaptable and being customer focused are also key.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Required Skills
- Procurement experience desirable, although applications from applicants with good business experience and knowledge of the Procurement process are also welcomed.
- Commercial / Contract / Finance knowledge is desirable.
- Good understanding of stakeholder management / internal customers
- Basic SAP Skills useful
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Negotiation level in English
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