Buyer (Non-Product) in Fife

Date Posted: 2026-08-27 Country: United Kingdom Location: Glenrothes, Fife Position Role Type: Hybrid Job Title: 01869413 Buyer (Non-Product) Grade: P2 Function: Supply Chain (Procurement/Buying) Location: Glenrothes on-site, hybrid working Security: Clearance Required Baseline: BPSS Duration: Permanent Hours: 37hrs, full-time, dayshift, early Friday finish Raytheon UK At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world. About the role This is a great opportunity for a Buyer to work in a busy Procurement team providing excellent service to the wider Raytheon UK business for the purchase of various services, materials and supplies requested by various teams. This varied role involves a wide range of tasks from dealing with customers, purchase orders, sourcing, working with suppliers, providing metrics and dealing with multiple tasks in a busy team. Responsibilities Liaises with peers from other disciplines and businesses, as well as the functional leadership team. Sources, negotiates, awards, and documents purchases for materials, services, and supplies. Performs or supports cost and price analysis, develops negotiation strategies, and leads negotiations to create value-for-money outcomes for procuring goods and services. Supports Supply Chain bid/proposal activities for strategic pursuits. Utilises source selection techniques (e.g., best value, Total Cost of Ownership), performs cost analyses, conducts negotiations, and identifies supplier risks. Provides risk and opportunity analysis for early capture, particularly regarding the introduction of new suppliers, to mitigate risks associated with early supplier decisions. Ensures that requirements (eg quality notes, terms and conditions) are properly communicated to suppliers. Manages supplier performance against cost, schedule, and quality requirements. Interfaces with internal and supplier cross-functional organisations. Assists in the development of bids and agreements. Executes to customer requirements, including government regulations, public law, and Raytheon policies and procedures. Actively promotes the contributions of the function in achieving corporate objectives across the organisation, with stakeholders and within the supply chain. Continually assesses and promotes sustainable and responsible procurement, including social, cultural, and diversity values within the organisation and throughout the supply chain. Facilitates relationships between functional organisations and suppliers. Utilises project management skills and techniques when managing suppliers. Initiates and participates in supplier assessments and development activities. Participates in supplier and internal review meetings. Produces support data or business cases/briefing materials for management reviews. Participates in or leads supplier assessments and supplier development activity teams, including the administration of appropriate due diligence activity. Maintains supplier scorecards, tracking performance metrics and driving continuous improvement. Manages the full purchase-to-pay (P2P) cycle, ensuring timely and compliant processing of orders from requisition through to payment. Issues Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and ensures pricing remains competitive through market analysis and supplier engagement. Skills And Experience Essential Experience in Supply Chain, Subcontract Management, Procurement, Commodity Management or related field Flexible and positive attitude Able to perform effectively in a multi-functional team Related degree/MCIPS or equivalent Excellent verbal and written communications Experience in or exposure to negotiating low complexity non-standard agreements Experience of problem solving and dispute resolution Experience or knowledge of MRP, SAP and purchase order placement/ material receipt processes Administration of delivery/acceptance/invoicing of goods and services Desirable Experience of developing and managing supplier relationships and collaborative working Experience of programme management skills Knowledge of import/export legislation and logistical requirements Experience of working with international suppliers/programmes Process improvement skills Benefits and Work Culture Competitive salaries. 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) Company bonus scheme (discretionary). 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension. Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others. Enhanced sick pay. Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity