Job Title: Project Buyer
Location: Coventry CV6
Core Hours : 08:00-16:35 (Mon – Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri)
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full-time and based onsite
Salary: £35,000-£38,000 (subject to experience) per annum + Discretionary Bonus
THE ROLE
Are you Project Buyer looking for an opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering projects in a fast-paced, high-impact environment? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!
At NP Aerospace, we design, manufacture, and integrate advanced protective products, including ballistic armor and vehicle systems.
As a Project Buyer, you will play a key role in managing time-critical procurement projects, ensuring the efficient sourcing of fabrications, mechanical and electrical automotive components, electrical harnessing, and precision-engineered parts manufactured to detailed technical specifications.
Do you want to work for a company which develops products that make a difference? Read on and visit our LinkedIn page to find out more about us!
WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN
At NP Aerospace, we know our success comes from our people. That’s why we invest in benefits that support your health, reward your hard work, and help you grow your career:
- Performance rewards – discretionary bonus opportunities
- Flex your day – flexible start and finish times (subject to manager approval and operational needs)
- Time to recharge – 25 days ’ holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Support for Defence – two weeks’ paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, plus paid leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs)
- Future security – competitive pension scheme (9% combined employer/employee contributions
- Peace of mind – life cover at 3x base salary
- Health & wellbeing first – BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan to support everyday health costs
- Grow with us – career development and advancement opportunities within a global business
- Supportive environment – a team culture built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose
RESPONSIBILITIES
You’ll lead procurement activities across assigned engineering projects, from initial concept through to production launch. This will involve managing requests for quotation (RFQs), evaluating suppliers, negotiating commercial terms and supporting supplier nomination decisions. You’ll work to deliver component and tooling costs against project targets, ensuring procurement decisions balance cost, quality, technical requirements and delivery commitments.
Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, you’ll coordinate supplier readiness throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll monitor tooling progress, samples, production capacity, lead times and quality approvals, helping ensure components are ready when required. You’ll also assess the commercial impact of engineering changes, working with relevant stakeholders to understand cost implications and maintain effective control over procurement commitments.
You’ll take a proactive approach to managing supplier, material and supply-chain risks, identifying potential issues early and implementing practical solutions to protect project delivery. By driving cost reduction, value engineering and cost-avoidance opportunities, you’ll contribute to improved commercial performance. You’ll also support prototype, validation and production builds, ensuring suppliers and components are handed over effectively into ongoing production.
EXPERIENCE
We’re looking for a commercially focused and proactive buyer who understands the demands of engineering and manufacturing environments. You’ll be confident managing supplier relationships, negotiating effectively and balancing competing priorities to keep projects on track.
- Purchasing experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Experience supporting projects and/or New Product Introduction.
- Strong commercial, negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Strong communication and cross-functional working skills.
- Proactive, organised and solutions focused.
Our team embraces modern technologies, including AI-assisted tools, to work smarter and deliver better results. Candidates should either have experience using AI tools or demonstrate a willingness to learn and apply them in their role.
NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.
Our mission is to improve and protect lives , and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers' complex challenges. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication form the bedrock of our culture.
Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R&D engineers working on next-generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world’s largest defence organisations.
Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years, evolving into an agile and diverse company. Our Business Development team is expanding both in the UK and North America.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement : NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are also fully committed to supporting the Defence Community and actively advertise roles on Defence specific platforms such as CTP, Force Families, Forces Employment Charity, and Veterans Job Board.
Data Privacy: NP Aerospace respects the privacy of all applicants. Personal information provided during the application process will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.
Please note: If successful, you will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act and successfully pass the necessary checks before you can begin your employment with NP Aerospace.
£35,000-£38,000 (subject to experience) per annum + Discretionary Bonus + Benefits
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Project Buyer in Coventry employer: NP Aerospace, Ltd.
NP Aerospace is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Coventry where innovation meets defence technology. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, you will have the opportunity to lead cutting-edge projects while benefiting from a culture that values teamwork and professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the defence sector, supported by a team that is dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.
