Senior Buyer: Mechanical & Composites (Stock Options)

Cambridge Aerospace; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and stock opt

Private Medical & Dental

Cycle to work scheme

Lunchtime catering on site

Job summary

Cambridge Aerospace is seeking a Senior Buyer - Mechanical, Precision Manufacturing & Composites to lead procurement of composite materials and high-precision manufacturing needs. You will translate requirements into supplier agreements delivering value, quality and continuity of supply.

Based at Cambridge, you will support day-to-day purchasing, manage RFQ/tender processes, and coordinate with stakeholders across the business while traveling occasionally.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer in a high precision production environment.
• Experience running RFQs or tenders, evaluating supplier proposals and negotiating terms.
• Understanding of purchase orders, SOWs, subscriptions, licences, services agreements.
• Ability to prioritise, make decisions quickly and deliver results at pace.
• Strong numerical/analytical skills for clear commercial comparisons.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing for manufacturing categories, from market research to purchase or contract placement.
• Support Product Development procurement, progressing approved orders and coordinating with suppliers.
• Define scope, specs, service levels, budgets and evaluation criteria with stakeholders.
• Obtain quotations, perform comparisons and negotiate price, terms and lead times.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, due diligence and internal approvals.
• Monitor delivery/performance and address commercial issues.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers and reduce costs.
• Support spend analysis and category plans with the Category Manager - Indirect.

Skills

RFQ management

Tender evaluation

Supplier negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

CIPS qualification in progress

Tools

ERP systems

Spend analysis tools

e-procurement

Job description

Cambridge Aerospace is seeking a Senior Buyer - Mechanical, Precision Manufacturing & Composites to lead procurement of composite materials and high-precision manufacturing needs. You will translate requirements into supplier agreements delivering value, quality and continuity of supply.

Based at Cambridge, you will support day-to-day purchasing, manage RFQ/tender processes, and coordinate with stakeholders across the business while traveling occasionally.