Morson are working with the leading Aerospace manufacturer who are looking for a Buyer to join them as part of their General Procurement Team.  The position does offer hybrid working (60% onsite requirement as a minimum). Responsibilities Main Activities Execute and support procurement strategy in the improvement projects for which the jobholder is responsible Procurement lead or support role. Execution to include A-Z implementation of procurement process from Strategy deployment, (support to) CFT development, negotiations to contract sign off. Ensure validation by the relevant MFT and following implementation of such category’s strategies. Provide guidance, strategies update and process information to Business Operations to ensure correct execution of transactional procurement activities aligned with the categories` strategies to meet customer satisfaction. Participate in the definition of sub-commodity and commodity trans-national, trans-divisional procurement strategies by providing benchmark actions and projects. Support preparation, execution and evaluation of Call for Tenders Support the MDT Leader in the governance of the programme consisting of several sourcing projects. Procurement Lead Role Management and execution of the procurement strategy for some improvement projects aligned with the Fuel MDT (Multi-Divisional and Multi-functional team dedicated to Fuel scope), including the relationship management with associated key-stakeholders similar activities to be conducted on Energy scope, on demand. Use General Procurement tools in the process to support CFTs including in particular: Sourcing / tender tool, Contract tool, and Purchase order system. Manage internal alignment and approvals of internal key milestones with the General Procurement organisation. Ensure that deliverables can be managed and driven by implementation of contractual terms (cost, time, quality and associated Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Procurement Support role Support MDT reviews and workshops, understand and contribute towards project objectives. Support international and cross-divisional CFT’s during preparation, negotiations, selection and contracting phases. Specific objectives as included in the lead role above as agreed with Project Procurement lead. Facilitate, coordination and support MDT and Supplier engagements. Collection, distribution and analysis of tender bidder proposal material. Contribution towards creation of documents supporting Steering reviews, Milestone gate approvals, Final approvals. Facilitate and coordinate key Supplier reviews. Essential Skill Set Excellent (project) leadership skills to motivate cross-functional project teams in situations of often conflicting objectives (internal customer, supplier, budget) Advanced stakeholder management, negotiation, persuasion skills Good knowledge about procurement contracts Ideally experience in indirect procurement categories Strong business analytical skills (business case studies, financial KPI …) Good communication and influencing skills Good conflict management and conflict resolving skills Good organisation skills 3 to 5 years of experience, preferably within procurement Experience in leading MFT and improvement projects for procurement. Project Management experience If this position is of interest to you please send an up todate CV