Senior Indirect Buyer Job at Morson Talent (Glasgow)

Job Description

Morson is delighted to be working in partnership with a leading aerospace organisation to recruit a Senior Indirect Buyer for an initial 6 month contract. There is a pay rate of up to £29 Per Hour PAYE or £38.97 Per Hour Umbrella on offer for the successful candidates. There would be a hybrid working arrangement in place with 2-3 days a week spent on site in Glasgow and 2-3 days a week working from home. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer with experience to take on a key role in driving strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement excellence across a defined category. Reporting to a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for executing procurement strategies and delivering impactful results. This is an exciting opportunity that will allow you to build on your procurement career whilst working alongside various stakeholders and partners on a global scale.

Job Responsibility

Contribute to the development and execution of sourcing strategies for assigned Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering cost-effective, sustainable solutions
Collaborate across teams to optimise category strategies, share insights, and drive continuous improvement
Build and maintain strong relationships with both suppliers, internal and external stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies meet operational and strategic needs
Support the management of the procurement pipeline, ensuring visibility and compliance with established processes
For roles with direct reports, lead and support your team members, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to drive procurement excellence

Requirements

Proven experience in managing procurement Tender/RFQ processes
Proven experience in negotiating pricing and contractual terms with suppliers to secure the best value for the business
Ability to build and maintain close, trusted relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, fostering effective communication and teamwork
Demonstrated ability to identify and implement new opportunities for process improvement, problem-solving, and collaboration—ideally within a procurement or similar environment
In-depth knowledge and experience in managing categories, including risk and opportunity management, to deliver value and ensure effective sourcing strategies

Nice to have

Previous experience in the procurement of Plant & Equipment and/or minor Construction projects, managing supplier performance in line with agreed project timescales
Ideally, you will be working towards or already hold a Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Level 5 qualification, or a similar professional qualification. Alternatively, a degree in a business-related field (e.g. Economics, Business, Finance) would be advantageous
Experience in leading or managing a team, providing direction, support, and development to ensure high performance and successful delivery of procurement goals

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