Senior Sub-Contract Buyer

Ref: AS4756013

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

£43,000

• Permanent
• Cost Efficiency
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Performance Management

About the candidate

Our candidate is a thoroughly competent procurement professional, specialising in contract management and sourcing in high-stakes sectors like aerospace and defence. With over five years of experience, they have developed a knack for creating efficient supplier agreements that meet strict compliance standards, achieving notable cost reductions and maintaining quality. Their strategic approach not only encompasses the enhancement of procurement processes but is also marked by successful collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to foster continuous improvement.

What makes them great?

• Cost Efficiency: Negotiated material costs reduction by 15% without compromising quality standards in a regional aerospace manufacturer setting.
• Strategic Procurement Planning: At a mid-size defence contractor, enhanced bid success rates by 20% through targeted market analysis and pricing strategies.
• Supplier Performance Management: Initiated and developed procurement plans that improved supplier performance metrics visibility.

Areas of expertise

• Contract Management: Proficient in managing the complexities of supplier contracts within the aerospace sector, ensuring compliance and optimising terms that benefit organisational goals.
• Sourcing Strategies: Strategic planner with a proven track record in identifying and engaging with viable suppliers, significantly reducing material costs by 15% through meticulous negotiations.
• Procurement Systems: Adept at leveraging technologies such as SAP to enhance the transparency and efficiency of procurement operations.