Senior Buyer
Morson International •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Morson are working with one of the biggest Aerospace Manufacturer in Europe who are looking for a Senior Buyer based out of the Bristol Site.
Jobs description:
- The role contributes to all sourcing activities throughout the contract life cycle
- Managing tendering and contract negotiation including cost reduction and change management
- Act as the focal point for your contracts covering various programmes with Aerostructures Procurement to lead projects as needed
- Manage the day-to-day relationships with suppliers and optimise customer value, while minimising total cost of ownership & risks
Tasks & Accountabilities
- Set up and lead Procurement activities for products including securing the contractual framework with the suppliers.
- Lead the sourcing activities as applicable, managing the tendering and the contract negotiation to achieve the best purchasing conditions in accordance with Company requirements and procedures.
- Monitor the contract with suppliers and Company stakeholders to achieve, throughout the contract life cycle, a complete application of terms and conditions to ensure suppliers deliver expected performance in all dimensions (Logistics, support, quality, cost&8230;)
- Act as the main focal point for the contracts internally and externally and manage the day-to-day relationships with suppliers and running projects to optimize customer value, while minimizing total cost of ownership & risks.
- Co-ordinate with the Multi-Functional Team (Engineering, Programme, Finance and Supply Chain, Quality etc.) for all activities related to the contracts.
- Assist in defining and implementing the commodity strategy, perform market analysis and support global sourcing and offset initiatives.
- Ensure accurate financial forecasts together with Financial Controlling in relation to financial risks and opportunities for the Suppliers/Contracts.
- Ensure risk and opportunity management is embedded in the day-to-day operations.
- Ensure all opportunities for counter claims for whatever reason are collated and charged back to the supplier.
Required Skills
- Procurement experience essential, although applications from applicants with good business experience and knowledge of the Procurement process are also welcomed.
- Experience in working in a multi-functional environment.
- Experience in stakeholder management and influencing internal customers.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills including at senior management level.
- Commercial / Contract / Finance knowledge is desirable.
If you feel this role might be of interest please send an up to date CV.
Job Ident #:
230633KON
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