Operational Buyer Regional 21096

Job Summary

Our new Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Filton Bristol is a 32m state of the art technology research and development facility. It acts as a hub for worldclass innovative technology for the next generation of fuelefficient aircraft. It offers a collaborative space for research and development with universities the UKs CATAPULT network and GKN Aerospaces UK supply chain to help strengthen aerospace technology and support the UKs Industrial strategy.

In this role you will be responsible for order processing supplier scheduling and managing delivery performance to ensure alignment with business requirements. You will oversee invoice processing and work towards achieving supplier and business performance objectives with a focus on the efficient delivery of procured items and services. Additionally you will collaborate with crossfunctional stakeholders to understand business needs keep Indirect Procurement colleagues informed of key developments and promote Procurement support services.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier delivery performance across 60m spend ensuring alignment with operational requirements.
• Manage supplier scheduling and maintain accurate procurement data.
• Support Category Buyers and Procurement Managers with supplier reviews RfX processes and contract implementation.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships ensuring delivery commitments are met.
• Identify and escalate supply risks constraints and bottlenecks.
• Drive supplier performance improvements and support multifunctional team reviews.
• Negotiate contracts within procurement frameworks to maximize business benefits.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regional/global contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance through scorecards and regular reviews.
• Support supplier quality issue resolution including nonconformance and returns.
• Manage invoice queries to ensure timely supplier payments.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Uphold Health Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
  

What Youll Bring

To help us make a difference youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills experience qualifications and attributes:

Essential

• A degree OR at least 2 years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Procurement roles
• Experience with procurement activities within indirect spend categories
• Experience communicating with suppliers internal stakeholders or external partners in a procurement role

Desirable

• APICS / MCIPS qualification
• ERP Proficiency
• Experienced in using Excel for data analysis including functions like pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
• Large scale manufacturing and/or heavily regulated industry experience preferred (f.i. Aerospace Automotive Pharma Nuclear)

We are looking for a proactive individual with strong communication and analytical skills who can confidently engage stakeholders across different business lines functions regions and sites. A willingness to challenge the status quo is essential as we seek someone who can identify opportunities for improvement and drive positive change.

What Well Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary dependant on experience
• Hybrid working giving you the opportunity to balance home and office working
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme well match your contributions up to 8 on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25days holiday bank holidays
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A collaborative dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!