At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to secure the best deals.
- Company: Join a leading aerospace company focused on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and professional development support.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and international travel.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of strategic purchasing in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: A-level education and experience with MRP systems like SAP.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
The Strategic Buyer is responsible for establishing long‑term purchase orders and contracts in SAP, approving purchase orders below a given threshold, and managing overall vendor communication, negotiation, and mitigation of price increase requests.
Responsibilities
- Establish long‑term purchase orders and contracts in SAP
- Approve purchase orders below a given threshold
- Maintain up‑to‑date purchasing information records
- Manage source lists in accordance with commodity strategy and supplier quality guidance
- Timely upkeep of vendor master data to enable and streamline tactical PO placement
- Negotiate and mitigate price increase requests
- Maintain favourable payment terms
- Participate in supplier visits and meetings as required
- Engage in supplier rationalization, development and transition (outsourcing, insourcing, vendor to vendor)
- Identify, execute, and sustain projects in support of the global commodity strategy
- Add and maintain projects in the iSource Project Management Tool
- Pursue Pall industrial sourcing KPI targets for PPC, PPV, DPO, VAVE, OTD, e‑Auctions, RFQs, and PVO
- Support the ongoing sourcing visual management process to meet project timelines and maintain cross‑functional accountability
- Support, monitor, and mentor site materials team members
- Work in accordance with escalation procedures to mitigate disruptive material shortages
- Ensure purchasing policies and strategies are understood and implemented
- Partner with relevant site‑level stakeholders (Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, etc.) to facilitate project completion
- Interface with Materials Team to align manufacturing site inputs and requirements with commodity strategy
Qualifications
- Educated to A‑level standard
- Professional qualification such as CIPS, or equivalent experience in a similar role
- Experience with MRP systems such as SAP
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of supplier databases
- Experience in aerospace and/or manufacturing site settings (advantageous)
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to once per month as required
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Travel and Physical Requirements
Travel will be required both nationally and internationally, up to once per month. A valid driver’s license is required, and the driver must maintain an acceptable driving record.
Strategic Buyer in Redruth employer: Radiometer
As a Strategic Buyer at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that prioritises collaboration and innovation. We offer competitive benefits, a strong commitment to employee development, and opportunities for international travel, all while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.
