Overview

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) + BenefitsOther: Eligible for SC clearanceIf you''re an experienced Project Buyer with 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

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

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