Material Buyer

Prestwick Aerosystems

Prestwick, Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Onsite (100%)
Manage supplier portfolio
Negotiate supplier costs
Monitor supplier performance
Prestwick Aerosystems is seeking a Material Buyer to manage supplier relationships and procurement strategies at their Prestwick location, contributing to the production of aircraft wing structures for Airbus. The role requires strong negotiation skills, supply chain management experience, and proficiency in systems like SAP and Excel

Job Summary

  • You will manage a portfolio of suppliers including commercial relationship and cost per Aircraft, and support contract negotiations to ensure customer flow downs are protected.
  • You will develop and improve performance of suppliers with regard to cost, quality, other contract terms and service; give assistance in resolving critical shortages impacting the build schedule and analyse the supply base and identify opportunities for rationalisation.
  • At our Prestwick facility, you’ll find a friendly, forward-thinking workplace with excellent rewards and opportunities to grow your career.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Prestwick Aerosystems is seeking a Material Buyer to manage supplier relationships and procurement strategies at their Prestwick location, contributing to the production of aircraft wing structures for Airbus. The role requires strong negotiation skills, supply chain management experience, and proficiency in systems like SAP and Excel.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage supplier portfolio
  • Negotiate supplier costs
  • Monitor supplier performance
  • Resolve critical shortages
  • Maintain SAP system
  • Support engineering changes

Nice-to-have

  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Promote and process improvements
  • Commercial and financial awareness
  • Industry best practice knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Previous procurement experience
  • Supply chain management experience
  • Competent IT system knowledge
  • Awareness of current contract law
  • Awareness of potential supply risks

Work Rights

Not specified

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