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REQ-9637 &124; Project Buyer

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Job Description - REQ-9637 &124; Project Buyer

A well-known Defence organisation are seeking an experienced Project Buyer to join their expanding team!

  • Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (3 days)
  • Duration: 12-month FTC (Fixed Term Contract)
  • Pay: Competitive (DOE) + Benefits
  • Other: Eligible for SC clearance

If you're an experienced Project Buyerwith a passion for delivering excellence in defence, this is your chance to play a key role in bid support and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

As a Project Buyer, you will:

  • Support bid activities by consolidating costings, negotiating competitive supplier pricing, and ensuring alignment with bid and customer requirements.
  • Manage NPI projects, collaborating with Engineering and Design teams to review designs for manufacturability (DFM) and ensure timely delivery of components.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance to ensure cost, quality, and delivery standards are met.
  • Identify opportunities to improve supply chain processes, driving efficiency and value for the business.

You will be a key link between suppliers, engineering and design teams, ensuring smooth project delivery from initial bid through to product introduction.

Key Requirements:

  • Experience in procurement or project buying, ideally in defence or aerospace.
  • Strong negotiation skills and experience achieving competitive pricing while meeting bid requirements.
  • Experience managing NPI projects and collaborating with supplier.
  • Familiarity with customer flow-down requirements, technical specifications, and quality standards.
  • Knowledge of lean practices and continuous improvement methodologies.

Why Apply?

  • Work in a dynamic, high-tech, and mission-critical environment.
  • Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
  • Competitive benefits

If you're eligible for SC clearance and ready to take on a pivotal role in the Defence sector, apply now!

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