Buyer (Indirect Sourcing - Environmental Division)

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