Buyer

Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK,LTD; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 holidays

Pension scheme (10% employer, 5% for員)

Tu sker car scheme

Private medical scheme

Job summary

SNC Mission Systems UK in Bristol is seeking a Buyer to secure the right goods and services for production and operations. You will build strong supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and help deliver an efficient, resilient supply chain across our defense-focused projects.

The role requires experience in manufacturing or production environments, with a good understanding of MRP systems and supplier management. Travel to our St Athan HQ may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/engineering environment preferred.
• Defence sector/MOD environment experience beneficial.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Procure goods and services for production and operations.
• Lead negotiations to secure best terms on price, delivery and quality.
• Identify new suppliers and cost-reduction opportunities while ensuring quality standards.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage supply chain risks.

Skills

Supplier management

Commercial negotiations

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Buyer

SNC Mission Systems UK

We are looking for a Buyer to join us at SNC Mission Systems UK in Bristol. We providetailored mission systems integration and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for the UK Government and its allies.

Our unique strength is our mission partner approach delivered by people who have first-hand operational experience. Weunderstand the challenges, have theknow-howto overcome them, and work together to succeed.Operating for over a decade, we delivercutting-edgecapabilities from open-source intelligence (OSINT) to uncrewed surface vessels and high-altitude one-way effectors that deliver true interoperability across all security levels.

As a Buyer, you'll ensure the business has the right goods and services at the right quality, cost, and time. You'll build strong supplier relationships, negotiate commercial agreements, and help deliver an efficient and resilient supply chain.

Some of your responsibilities include…

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and new supplier, ensuring high-quality service and competitive pricing.
• Handle the procurement of goods and services including materials, equipment and services required for production and operational requirements.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure the best terms with pricing, delivery and quality.
• Identify new suppliers and opportunities for cost reduction while ensuring all vendors meet SNC MS UK’s quality and performance standards.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and regular assessments ensuring adherence to contract terms and manage risks related to supply chain disruptions.

We are looking for an experienced Buyer, ideally within a manufacturing, engineering, or production environment, along with a good understanding of MRP systems, supplier management, and commercial negotiations. Experience within the Defence sector and MOD environment would be beneficial.

Most importantly, you'll be a collaborative team player who is adaptable, embraces change, and enjoys working in a fast-growing business where no two days are the same.

This role is based in the Bristol area, with regular travel required to our headquarters in St Athan, South Wales, to support collaboration across the wider team.

What we offer:

• 28 holidays
• Competitive pension scheme (we contribute 10%, you contribute 5%)
• Tusker car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Employeeassistanceprogramme Scheme via TELUS
• Private medical scheme via BUPA
• Discounts on eye tests,glassesand contact lenses
• Life Assurance
• Dental health plan (claim back money towards routine & restorative treatments)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sage employee benefits including high street, health & wellbeing discounts
• Income protection

Please be aware that many roles at SNC MS UK are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

SNC MS UK is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Talent Team [e-mail]. We are here toassistand accommodate your needs.