Strategic Buyer

Insignis Talent. STR Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 15% bonus

Excellent benefits package

Discounted flight benefits

Hybrid working after onboarding

Supplier visits and travel

Job summary

Insignis Talent. STR Ltd in West London is seeking an experienced Strategic Buyer to own a supplier portfolio of around 160 suppliers, review contracts and drive commercial improvements. The role is hybrid with onsite work during the first six months.

You will lead RFQs, negotiate terms, manage supplier performance and collaborate with Legal, Finance, Engineering and Operations to deliver cost savings while using data, Excel and AI to inform decisions.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in procurement, supply chain, business or law, or equivalent experience.
• CIPS qualification/progress towards CIPS desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing across services and materials.
• Review and negotiate commercial contracts, including legacy agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance and issues.
• Identify cost savings and supply chain improvements across portfolios.
• Lead RFQs, supplier selection and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Engineering, Operations and other stakeholders.
• Identify and manage commercial and supplier risks.
• Utilise data, Excel, digital tools and AI to support decisions and improve processes.
• Maintain procurement and contract records.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

Contract management

Supplier negotiations

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP experience (SAP advantageous)

Education

Procurement/Supply Chain or related degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

West London | c. £50,000 + Up to 15% Bonus | Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in strategic purchasing, contract management and supplier negotiations?

We're recruiting a Strategic Buyer for an established organisation in West London. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a supplier portfolio of around 160 suppliers, review existing contracts and identify opportunities to improve commercial terms, supplier performance and the wider purchasing function.

The Role

You'll be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies across services and materials.
• Reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, including challenging and improving legacy agreements.
• Managing supplier relationships, performance and resolving supplier issues.
• Reviewing supplier and contract portfolios to identify cost savings, commercial improvements and supply chain opportunities.
• Leading RFQs, supplier selection and contract negotiations.
• Working closely with Legal, Finance, Engineering, Operations and other internal stakeholders.
• Identifying and managing commercial, contractual and supplier risks.
• Using data, Excel, digital tools and AI to support procurement decisions and improve processes.
• Maintaining accurate procurement and contract records.

About You

We're looking for a confident, self-motivated and self-reliant procurement professional with:

• Strong experience in strategic purchasing, contract management and supplier negotiations.
• Proven ability to review, negotiate and improve commercial agreements.
• Strong supplier management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent commercial, analytical and negotiation ability.
• Experience across both services and materials procurement.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• ERP experience; SAP would be advantageous.
• A degree/professional qualification in procurement, supply chain, business, law or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• CIPS qualification/progress towards CIPS is desirable.
• Aviation or aerospace procurement experience would be highly desirable.

What's on Offer?

• Up to 15% bonus
• Excellent benefits package
• Discounted flight benefits
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on an established purchasing function
• Supplier visits and occasional business travel

Please note: The role will be primarily onsite during the first six months, with hybrid working thereafter.

If you're a commercially minded Strategic Buyer looking for a role where you can challenge, negotiate and make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.