Senior Buyer
Posted Today by Copello
£550 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Summary: The role of Senior Buyer involves managing strategic sourcing initiatives for a Defence company in Buckinghamshire on a 6-month contract. The candidate will lead supplier engagement and drive improvements in cost, quality, and delivery across critical commodities. Previous experience in strategic procurement within Aerospace/Defence is preferred, along with eligibility for Security Clearance. The position requires British citizenship and offers a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier engagement.
- Deliver cost, quality, and delivery improvements across critical commodities.
- Take ownership of high-value or high-risk categories.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
Key Skills:
- Experience in strategic procurement, preferably in Aerospace/Defence.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders.
- Eligibility for Security Clearance.
- British citizenship or sole British citizenship required.
Salary (Rate): £550/day
City: High Wycombe
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
We are currently looking for a Senior Buyer for a Defence company in Buckinghamshire on a 6 month contract.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience supporting strategic procurement activity within one of their business units.
This role will play a key part in managing strategic sourcing initiatives, leading supplier engagement and delivering cost, quality and delivery improvements across critical commodities. The successful candidate will take ownership of high-value or high-risk categories and work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies support wider business objectives.
Previous experience within an Aerospace/Defence company would be advantageous.
Contract Details:
- 6 months
- 37hrs per week. Onsite Mon to Thursday with option to WFH on Fridays
- Due to projects, suitable candidates will need to be British Born/Sole British Citizens and either have or be eligible for Security Clearance.
- £550 per day Inside IR35