Aerospace Factory Buyer: Strategic Purchasing Lead

SKF Group; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF Group in Clevedon, UK, seeks a Site Buyer for the Aerospace/airframe site to deploy the direct purchasing strategy and collaborate with Category Managers.

You will manage supplier relationships, drive cost-reduction projects, monitor KPIs, and ensure ERP data integrity while contributing to SKF's CO2 reduction goals.

This permanent role requires English proficiency, a purchasing degree, and willingness to travel occasionally to France.

Qualifications

• Higher education degree in Purchasing or equivalent.
• Experience in purchasing within an industrial environment.
• Project management skills and ability to manage tasks.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, ideally SAP.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to France.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Interest in technology and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy site direct purchasing strategy for suppliers (raw materials, components, subcontracting).
• Identify and manage suppliers, evaluate performance, and drive cost-reduction projects.
• Collaborate with other departments to implement improvements and monitor KPIs.

Skills

English proficiency

Project management

Purchasing

ERP systems

SAP

Travel readiness

Education

Purchasing degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

SKF Group in Clevedon, UK, seeks a Site Buyer for the Aerospace/airframe site to deploy the direct purchasing strategy and collaborate with Category Managers.

You will manage supplier relationships, drive cost-reduction projects, monitor KPIs, and ensure ERP data integrity while contributing to SKF's CO2 reduction goals.

This permanent role requires English proficiency, a purchasing degree, and willingness to travel occasionally to France.