On behalf of our client, a leading Aerospace manufacturing company, we are recruiting a motivated and experienced Strategic Buyer to join their team in Congleton. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this role is responsible for leading procurement activities for allocated programmes and commodities, ensuring cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and supplier performance.
With a focus on sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and cost reduction, the Strategic Buyer will play a key role in maintaining a highly capable and cost-effective supply base to support business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, update, and present procurement reports and action plans to the Procurement Manager and during programme/project site reviews.
* Oversee supplier sourcing in alignment with the programme’s development strategy.
* Manage the supplier selection process, including the issuance of RFQs.
* Lead programme supplier negotiations covering pricing, terms, and conditions, including customer flow-down and internal requirements.
* Support supplier transfers to ensure continuity and efficiency.
* Implement and negotiate supplier consignment agreements and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) solutions.
* Ensure procurement change control processes are adhered to, including Export Control and ITAR compliance where applicable.
* Maintain and manage the integrity of the programme BOM to align with cost and budget targets while ensuring accur...