Account Manager Indirect Sourcing - Environmental Divison
Posted 5 hours 35 minutes ago by CBS Butler
Account Manager - Indirect Sourcing (Environmental Test, Inspection & Programmes)
Location: Uxbridge (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits
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.
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
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