Senior Buyer

Spirit AeroSystems; Belfast; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their Strategic Sourcing Team in Belfast. The role involves negotiating supplier contracts, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and supporting procurement activities. Candidates should have an HNC in a related field and relevant experience, with a salary range of £39,900 to £44,000.

Benefits

Generous holidays

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Death in service payment

Professional development and growth opportunities

Coaching and mentoring

Free car parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' relevant experience within a Sourcing or Procurement role.
• Experience in Indirect Procurement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Support the development of new sources of supply.

Skills

IT Skills

Understanding of ERP/MRP Systems

Negotiation

Education

HNC in a business related subject

Relevant professional qualification (CPIM, CIPS)

Job description

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Overview

STRATEGIC SOURCING - SENIOR BUYERS

£39,900 rising to £44,000

Spirit AeroSystems is one of the world's largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defence platforms, and business/regional jets. With expertise in metallic and advanced composite manufacturing solutions, the company's core products include fuselages, integrated wings and wing components, and nacelles. Also, Spirit serves the aftermarket for commercial and business/regional jets. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit has facilities in the U.S., U.K., France, Malaysia, and Morocco. More information is available at: www.spiritaero.com

These opportunities, based at our Belfast site, offer:

• 36 hour working week (half day Friday)
• Generous holidays
• Range of flexible schedules
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Death in service payment
• Company occupational sick scheme
• On site Occupational Health Department
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and growth
• Coaching and mentoring
• Opportunity for advancement
• Free car parking
• Enhanced maternity pay

We offer an exciting opportunity to join our Strategic Sourcing Team and be responsible for performing sourcing, commercial and contractual activities focusing on price, contract terms and conditions, quality and technical specifications across a number of commodities.

Responsibilities

Principal accountabilities:

• Negotiate, administrate and control supplier contracts to ensure continuity of contractual cover.
• Prepare and issue requests for request for proposals to supply base.
• Identify and realise cost optimisation opportunities and support sites /business units with appropriate sourcing strategies.
• Manage the application of contractual remedies against breaches.
• Support the development of new sources of supply and establish strategic alliances.
• Maintain all Sourcing related systems to the highest levels of data accuracy.
• Commercial liaison including resolution of claims.
• Cost management.

Qualifications

Candidate Requirements:

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how the applicant meets essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.

Candidates must have a minimum of an HNC in a business related subject or relevant professional qualification (e.g. CPIM, CIPS) and a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience within a Sourcing or Procurement role.

Candidates with lesser qualifications but with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience will also be considered.

Candidates must have solid IT skills and be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of ERP/MRP systems.

Indirect Procurement experience is desirable.

Completed applications must be submitted by 4PM Tuesday 10th June 2025.

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.