Buyer

Strategic Sourcing Buyer – Aerospace 📍 Essex | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits Are you a procurement professional with experience sourcing fasteners, engineered components or aerospace materials? Do you enjoy negotiating commercial agreements, building supplier partnerships and driving cost-saving initiatives? We’re supporting a leading aerospace supply chain organisation in the search for a Strategic Sourcing Buyer to join their growing purchasing team. This is a commercially focused role where you’ll lead RFQs, negotiate supplier agreements and develop sourcing strategies that directly impact business performance. Key Responsibilities * Lead supplier sourcing activities, RFQs and commercial negotiations. * Identify, evaluate and develop strategic suppliers. * Drive cost reduction, supplier performance and sourcing initiatives. * Support new customer programmes and product introductions. * Monitor market trends and identify new sourcing opportunities. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure supply chain excellence. About You * Aerospace procurement or sourcing experience. * Knowledge of aerospace (advantagoeus but not essential) and supply chain processes. * Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. * Experience using ERP/MRP systems. * Commercially minded, organised and relationship-driven. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected aerospace business where you’ll have genuine influence on supplier strategy, commercial performance and future growth. 📩 Apply now for a confidential discussion