Senior Buyer

Overview

A leading Defence organisation are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to take ownership of key commodities and drive supplier performance across major programmes.

• Duration: 12 Month Contract
• Pay: 500- 600 p/day (Inside IR35)
• Location: Marlow (Hybrid - 2/3 days on-site)
• Clearance: SC Eligible

As a Senior Buyer based in Marlow, you'll play a critical role in managing high-value and high-risk categories, ensuring the effective end-to-end supply of materials and services that keep complex defence projects moving.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for assigned commodities, ensuring best-in-class sourcing and supplier management.
• Deliver year-on-year cost savings and productivity improvements in line with business objectives.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts.
• Oversee supplier quality, delivery, and performance metrics, including SOTIF and SDPPM.
• Support bid and new product introduction (NPI) activities with strategic sourcing input.
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to optimise design for manufacture and supplier involvement.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and total cost reduction initiatives.

Key Requirements

• Extensive experience in procurement or purchasing within a defence or aerospace environment.
• Proven track record in supplier relationship management and cost reduction.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems and commodity management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently and take ownership.

This is a fantastic opportunity in Marlow to make a measurable impact in a highly respected Defence organisation, taking ownership of key commodities and shaping supplier strategy for the future.

If you're an experienced Senior Buyer seeking an influential role within the Defence sector - Apply Now!