Buyer - Indirect Sourcing (Environmental Test, Inspection & Programmes)

📍 Location: Uxbridge (Hybrid Working)
💰 Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

Join a Global Leader in Aerospace Manufacturing

A world leader in aerospace and defence manufacturing is seeking an Account Manager to join its Indirect Sourcing Team, supporting the Environmental Test, Inspection & Programmes functions.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly professional team with a strong reputation for building winning relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. If you're passionate about procurement, supplier management, and strategic sourcing, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing:

✔ Sourcing & Procurement - Managing the procurement of indirect materials and services, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
✔ Supplier Relationship Management - Acting as the primary point of contact for suppliers, maintaining performance against KPIs, identifying risks, and managing tendering/RFQ processes.
✔ Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation - Identifying new suppliers, negotiating contracts, and driving cost-effective sourcing strategies.
✔ Cross-functional Collaboration - Working closely with internal teams to improve operational efficiencies and supplier performance.
✔ Compliance & Data Management - Maintaining supplier data, ensuring adherence to governance processes, and supporting finance requirements.

What We're Looking For:

🔹 Proven experience in supplier negotiations within regulated manufacturing environments
🔹 Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams and suppliers
🔹 Knowledge of SAP or MRP/ERP systems
🔹 Understanding of technical drawings and specifications
🔹 Practical problem-solving and project management skills
🔹 A passion for working in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment

Why Join Us?

✅ Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
✅ Hybrid working - flexible mix of office and remote work
✅ Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+ years)
✅ 4x salary Life Assurance
✅ Lunchtime finish on Fridays
✅ Personalised training & development plan
✅ Healthcare Plan
✅ 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays (plus the option to buy more)
✅ Retail discounts, cycle-to-work scheme & workplace nursery benefits