Procurement Buyer

Role: Procurement / Buyer / Sourcing / Purchasing Specialist

Number of Roles: x 3 / three in total

Location: Gosport, Bristol or Yeovil - Hybrid

Role Type: Contract – 12 months

Salary: £20 to 25 an hour + overtime

Client Overview:

For over 100 years, our prestigious client has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation, evolving from crafting a single canvas-and-wood aeroplane to becoming the world's largest aerospace company. Our Client’s partnership with the UK, which began in the 1930s, continues to flourish, supporting major programmes like Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8, and E-7, while contributing to UK jobs, skills, and economic growth.

Role Overview: Procurement / Buyer / Sourcing / Purchasing Specialist

The Vertical Lift Supplier Management and Procurement team offers 3 exciting opportunities within its Aircraft Support division. The roles involves partnering with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to enhance service delivery while ensuring excellence across all business interactions.

The 3 (three) Roles:

These focus on the following if you have experience in one or more of these areas, it would be great to hear from you:

1. Role 1: Facilities management, Infrastructure & off aircraft activities
2. Role 2: Aircraft General Spares, MRO, consumables, chemicals
3. Role 3: Key Suppliers, OEMs

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate contracts for products, services, and technologies, including pricing and terms.
• Integrate programme, customer, and product strategies into sourcing and contracting processes.
• Prepare and execute contractual documents and binding agreements.
• Manage supplier performance, ensuring quality, delivery, financial stability, and in-service outcomes.
• Mitigate risks and resolve issues, initiating supplier improvement activities.
• Analyse demand and supply trends and execute proprietary information agreements.
• Support sourcing strategies and document contracts and agreements.
• Communicate performance expectations and evaluate supplier metrics.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience in Aviation & Aerospace is ideal but not essential
• 2-4 years of relevant experience with proficiency in commodities and SAP/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Experience with sustainability initiatives and tool development.
• Adaptable and globally minded with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Note: Sadly, sponsorship cannot be offered for this role.