On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Buyer on an initial 12 -month contract. The role contributes to all sourcing activities throughout the contract life cycle, managing tendering and contract negotiation including cost reduction and change management. As the Buyer you will act as the focal point for your contracts covering various commercial programmes with Aerostructures Procurement to lead projects as needed, manage the day-to-day relationships with suppliers and optimise customer value, while minimising total cost of ownership & risks Role: Buyer Pay: £40 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Filton - 60% onsite Contract: Monday - Friday 35 hours per week, 12 months IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Set up and lead Procurement activities for products including securing the contractual framework with the suppliers. Lead the sourcing activities as applicable, managing the tendering and the contract negotiation to achieve the best purchasing conditions in accordance with Company requirements and procedures. Monitor the contract with suppliers and Company stakeholders to achieve, throughout the contract life cycle, a complete application of terms and conditions to ensure suppliers deliver expected performance in all dimensions (Logistics, support, quality, cost) Act as the main focal point for the contracts internally and externally and manage the day-to-day relationships with suppliers and running projects to optimize customer value, while minimizing total cost of ownership & risks. Co-ordinate with the Multi-Functional Team (Engineering, Programme, Finance and Supply Chain, Quality etc) for all activities related to the contracts. Assist in defining and implementing the commodity strategy, perform market analysis and support global sourcing and offset initiatives. Ensure accurate financial forecasts together with Financial Controlling in relation to financial risks and opportunities for the Suppliers/Contracts. Ensure risk and opportunity management is embedded in the day-to-day operations. Ensure all opportunities for counter claims for whatever reason are collated and charged back to the supplier. Essential Skills: Procurement experience essential, although applications from applicants with good business experience and knowledge of the Procurement process are also welcomed. Experience in working in a multi-functional environment. Experience in stakeholder management and influencing internal customers. Excellent communication and negotiation skills including at senior management level. Commercial / Contract / Finance knowledge is desirable. If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants. "Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow