At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage procurement of essential goods and services for aviation operations.
- Company: Join Bombardier, a leading name in the aviation industry with a dynamic culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-growing team and make a real impact in aviation.
- Qualifications: 3-6 years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in Business or Supply Chain.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Bombardier’s Business Aircraft London Service Centre in Biggin Hill is part of an award‑winning network and is the flagship of Bombardier’s European operation. This Base and Line Maintenance Centre is the fastest‑growing Service Centre in Europe and the largest Business Aircraft OEM in the UK. The facility has the capabilities to perform an array of maintenance checks, modifications and upgrades all from this site. Only 14 miles from London, Bombardier’s Biggin Hill Service Centre is ideally located to support operators in the UK region and beyond.
We’re looking for an Indirect Buyer to manage procurement of non‑flight‑critical goods & services that keep aviation operations running. You’ll handle spend categories like facilities, IT, professional services, PPE, and MRO indirect materials. Goal: reduce cost, ensure supply continuity, and support compliance in a highly regulated aviation environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Category Management: Own indirect spend categories.
- Supplier Management: Source and negotiate with vendors for facility maintenance, uniforms, office supplies, IT hardware, ground transport, etc. Maintain supplier relationships and performance reviews.
- Contracting & Compliance: Draft RFQs/RFPs, negotiate T&Cs. Ensure contracts meet aviation safety, audit, and regulatory requirements. Work with Legal/Compliance.
- Cost Savings: Deliver year‑on‑year savings targets. Identify cost avoidance and process improvements.
- Stakeholder Management: Partner with Finance, HR, IT, Facilities, and Ops teams. Translate business needs into procurement specs.
- P2P Process: Create POs, track delivery, resolve invoice discrepancies. Use ERP/SAP/Ariba as needed.
- Risk & Sustainability: Monitor supplier risk, ESG, and business continuity.
How to thrive in this role?
Experience: 3-6 years in indirect procurement/strategic sourcing. Aviation, MRO, airline, or airport experience preferred, not a must.
Skills: Strong negotiation, supplier management, data analysis in Excel. Experience with SAP/Ariba a plus.
Knowledge: Understanding of aviation regulatory environment, audit processes, and supplier quality standards a plus.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related. CIPS/CPSM certification preferred.
Soft skills: Stakeholder management, attention to detail, ability to work under tight AOG/time‑critical timelines.
Indirect Buyer in Biggin Hill employer: Bombardier
Bombardier offers an exceptional work environment at its Biggin Hill Service Center, where employees are valued for their contributions and encouraged to grow professionally. With a focus on inclusivity and service excellence, the company provides comprehensive benefits, opportunities for career advancement, and a collaborative culture that fosters innovation in the aviation industry.
