Buyer - Indirect Sourcing (Environmental Test, Inspection & Programmes) 📍 Location: Uxbridge (Hybrid Working) 💰 Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits Join a Global Leader in Aerospace Manufacturing A world leader in aerospace and defence manufacturing is seeking an Account Manager to join its Indirect Sourcing Team, supporting the Environmental Test, Inspection & Programmes functions. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly professional team with a strong reputation for building winning relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. If you're passionate about procurement, supplier management, and strategic sourcing, we want to hear from you! What You'll Be Doing: ✔ Sourcing & Procurement - Managing the procurement of indirect materials and services, ensuring alignment with business requirements. ✔ Supplier Relationship Management - Acting as the primary point of contact for suppliers, maintaining performance against KPIs, identifying risks, and managing tendering/RFQ processes. ✔ Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation - Identifying new suppliers, negotiating contracts, and driving cost-effective sourcing strategies. ✔ Cross-functional Collaboration - Working closely with internal teams to improve operational efficiencies and supplier performance. ✔ Compliance & Data Management - Maintaining supplier data, ensuring adherence to governance processes, and supporting finance requirements. What We're Looking For: 🔹 Proven experience in supplier negotiations within regulated manufacturing environments 🔹 Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams and suppliers 🔹 Knowledge of SAP or MRP/ERP systems 🔹 Understanding of technical drawings and specifications 🔹 Practical problem-solving and project management skills 🔹 A passion for working in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment Why Join Us? ✅ Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 ✅ Hybrid working - flexible mix of office and remote work ✅ Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+ years) ✅ 4x salary Life Assurance ✅ Lunchtime finish on Fridays ✅ Personalised training & development plan ✅ Healthcare Plan ✅ 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays (plus the option to buy more) ✅ Retail discounts, cycle-to-work scheme & workplace nursery benefits