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

You'll be responsible for:




  • 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

We're looking for a confident, self-motivated and self-reliant procurement professional with:




  • 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.


Apply today to find out more.




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