Senior Subcontract Buyer - Aerospace & Precision Manufacturing

Adept Resourcing; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in South Yorkshire is seeking a Subcontract Buyer to manage outsourced production processes. This role involves overseeing the entire procurement cycle, including supplier prequalification and contract management. Successful candidates will need a proven background in purchasing, excellent negotiation skills, and a strong understanding of compliance and procurement best practices. This position is suited for driven, organized individuals with significant supplier management experience in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in purchasing or supplier management in regulated environments.
• Strong competency in conducting supplier audits.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle for outsourced production.
• Drive budget compliance and implement effective procurement strategies.
• Conduct supplier visits and audits to ensure compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills focused on total cost and compliance

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Organizational skills

Education

CIPS Qualification or willingness to work towards

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A manufacturing company in South Yorkshire is seeking a Subcontract Buyer to manage outsourced production processes. This role involves overseeing the entire procurement cycle, including supplier prequalification and contract management. Successful candidates will need a proven background in purchasing, excellent negotiation skills, and a strong understanding of compliance and procurement best practices. This position is suited for driven, organized individuals with significant supplier management experience in regulated environments.