Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

Role Type: Fixed Term Contract

Duration: 5 months

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible. This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?

Opportunity:

This is more than just a job; it’s a mission. As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will be responsible for delivery of a sustainable supply chain to support business needs. Working within the defined processes and procedure, you will protect the commercial and financial interests of the company whilst ensuring that customer needs are met. This role will include tactical activities through optimisation of spend and collaboration with 3rd parties to assure deliveries and operational delivery such as demand forecasting, PO management, materials sourcing, expediting and inventory management.

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for assuring programme schedule and budget commitments through supplier management including;
• Working in accordance with NG policies, procedures and values, challenging and improving where needed
• Supplier Sourcing
• Carrying out RFQ/RFP/RFI (RFx) activities to support programme demand including;
• Understanding and challenging Statements of Requirements and Statements of Work
• Issuing RFx
• Receiving, interpreting and summarising responses
• Negotiation Schedule to needs and preferential terms and conditions
• Implementation of Contract agreements with appropriate customer flow-downs
• Engage business stakeholder teams to understand supply chain requirements, and assure delivery of supplier performance
• Maintaining ERP system
• Process and amend purchase documentation to keep current and accurate
• Supplier Relationship Management including;
• Supplier assessment
• Performance monitoring
• Appropriate engagement from suppliers/ programmes
• Working with senior supply chain team members as required to ensure supplier delivery into Programmes of the right quality, timing and price
• Monitor and manage supply issues, providing status updates and reports as requested
• Bringing Supply Chain & Procurement best practice into an engineering environment

Benefits:

We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

We are looking for:

• Knowledge of supply chain management practice and principles
• Track record of delivering cost benefits and improvements
• Ability to deliver innovative solutions
• Ability to manage collaborative business relationships internally and externally
• Confidence, poise with ability to relate to and communicate with stakeholders
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and targets
• Ability to work autonomously, within a defined scope, to achieve objectives
• Security clearance: You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC).

Why join us?

Be part of our global team of 100,000 colleagues – The possibilities for your future career are only limited by your drive. Whether you’re looking for a hands-on internship or your next leadership position, we have career opportunities across the world. Northrop Grumman continues to expand and broaden our presence in global markets and strengthen our partnerships with local industry.

A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters.

A place to belong and thrive – Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees, to sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence – we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong.

Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you.