Indirect Buyer

Evolito Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolito is seeking an Indirect Buyer to join our Supply Chain Team in the UK. You will own key indirect spend, including facilities, IT and services, and drive robust commercial control, contract robustness and supplier performance.

As part of a fast-growing team, you will lead sourcing activities, review supplier contracts, and implement supplier management practices. The role requires strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• CIPS Level 4 or equivalent
• Experience in procurement or purchasing with a commercial focus
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to challenge suppliers on pricing/terms
• Experience reviewing or implementing contracts and SLAs
• Ability to work independently and own indirect procurements
• Proven stakeholder management across technical and non-technical teams
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills
• Willingness to travel and hold UK driving license

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of indirect spend categories (facilities, IT and services) and drive strong commercial control
• Lead sourcing activities including RFQs, negotiations and contract placement
• Review existing supplier contracts and address gaps in terms, SLAs and governance
• Establish supplier management practices with performance tracking and regular reviews
• Act as procurement interface for internal stakeholders
• Manage the supplier panel for calibration and enabling services
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to ensure regulatory compliance
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies for single-source suppliers
• Support development of fit-for-purpose procurement processes aligned to growth

Skills

CIPS Level 4

Procurement

Negotiation

Contracts

SLAs

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Job description

Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net-zero world. We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free air transportation. Evolito develops and manufactures class-leading, lightweight, high-power, and high-torque-density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and General Aviation. As well as ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months. As part of our current high-growth phase, we are looking for a Indirect Buyer to join our Supply Chain Team to take ownership of key indirect spend areas including facilities, IT and business services. We are looking for a commercially astute, delivery-focused individual to join us to focus on improving commercial control, contract robustness and supplier performance.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of indirect spend categories including facilities, IT and services, ensuring effective commercial control and supplier performance
• Lead and deliver sourcing activities, including RFQs, negotiations and contract placement, with a focus on securing robust pricing, terms and service level agreements (SLAs)
• Review existing supplier contracts and address gaps in commercial terms, SLAs and governance structures
• Establish and implement appropriate supplier management practices, including performance tracking and regular reviews
• Act as the primary procurement interface for internal stakeholders for indirect procurement
• Manage the supplier panel for calibration and other direct enabling services, ensuring capability, compliance and cost competitiveness
• Work closely with Engineering and Quality to ensure suppliers meet technical and regulatory requirements
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies, particularly around single-source suppliers and service continuity
• Drive a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to procurement in a fast-paced environment.
• Support the development of fit-for-purpose procurement processes and governance aligned to business growth.

Skills and experience required

• CIPS Level 4 or equivalent in experience.
• Previous experience in Procurement or Purchasing, with a solid commercial foundation
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and challenge suppliers on pricing and terms
• Experience reviewing or implementing contracts and service level agreements (SLAs)
• Ability to work independently and grow into ownership of indirect procurements
• Confident stakeholder management across technical and non-technical teams
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and commercial judgement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A flexible approach to work
• Ability to bring a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude to the team
• Desire to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• UK driving license and ability to travel

Are you Evolito? We’re driven by a shared passion for engineering excellence and sustainable mobility. Our unique technology enables us to fast-track the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace. By accelerating the growth of electric propulsion, we will help revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free electric air transportation. As part of our growth, we are looking for passionate, talented people join the team and help transform the way we travel.