Aerospace Senior Buyer: Certification & Industrialisation

Evolito Ltd; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking a Senior Buyer to strengthen its supply chain capabilities. The role focuses on building supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and managing procurement for engineering and aerospace-critical components. Candidates should possess CIPS Level 5 and have experience in regulated environments. This position involves significant analytical skills, strategic supplier engagement, and negotiating procurement strategies aligned with aerospace certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing suppliers within highly regulated environments.
• Proven ability to lead complex negotiations for procurement.
• Ability to draft robust commercial agreements aligning with certification needs.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with suppliers for Engineering and Testing activities.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations and manage service contracts.
• Support procurement for aerospace critical commodities and ensure compliance.

Skills

Supplier relationship development

Commercial negotiation

Risk-based procurement

Strong analytical capability

Excellent communication skills

Education

CIPS Level 5 or equivalent

MCIPS preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking a Senior Buyer to strengthen its supply chain capabilities. The role focuses on building supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and managing procurement for engineering and aerospace-critical components. Candidates should possess CIPS Level 5 and have experience in regulated environments. This position involves significant analytical skills, strategic supplier engagement, and negotiating procurement strategies aligned with aerospace certification requirements.