Job Description

Location:

Glascoed, Monmouthshire, Wales

Salary:

35 per hour

Category

Procurement

Sector:

Aerospace and Defence

Contract type

Contract

Employer:

BAE Systems

Consultant:

Cheyenne Atkinson

Job Title: Senior Buyer


Location: Glascoed (flexible: Filton, Preston, or remote for exceptional candidates)

Working Arrangements: Ideally 2-3 days onsite (flexible for the right candidate)

Interviews: Teams, 29th-30th Oct (initial 30-min screening ? 1-hour formal interview)

Security: BPSS only

Other Requirements: Drug & alcohol test via OH screening

Pay: 35.00 per hour PAYE

Contract Length: 12 months

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Role Overview

The Senior Buyer will support the development, deployment, and management of procurement strategies, focusing on indirect procurement and plant & equipment categories. The role requires strong commercial awareness, excellent stakeholder engagement, and a proven track record in contract management and supplier relationship management.

The role is open to all locations, with flexibility for exceptional candidates to work remotely, although 2-3 days onsite is preferred if local.

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Key Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications

CIPS certified (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)
Experience

5-7 years' buying experience (logistics background not suitable) Experience developing, implementing, and managing procurement strategies, ideally for plant & equipment projects Experience in construction or engineering-related categories
Skills

Excellent stakeholder engagement & influencing skills (essential) Contract negotiation & supplier management Strong negotiation and communication skills Understanding of manufacturing & engineering processes Commercial awareness & strategic thinking Competent in Microsoft Word & Excel Comfortable in a fast-paced commercial environment
Desired Attributes

Personable demeanour Excellent written & oral communication skills Data analysis skills Strong organizational and planning skills Understanding of supply chain procedures
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Core Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Contract Management

o Lead market surveys, tender processes, and supplier pre-qualification

o Prepare commercial assessments, contract recommendations, and purchase orders

o Negotiate contracts and prices, manage contract variations, and ensure governance compliance

2. Stakeholder Engagement

o Liaise with key stakeholders to understand requirements

o Provide commercial advice and guidance during projects

3. Supplier Management

o Supplier onboarding, performance monitoring, and supplier assurance

o Conduct audits, manage disputes, and support Supplier Relationship Management

4. Strategic & Process Development

o Support category management strategy deployment

o Contribute to sustainability initiatives and process standardization

o Maintain procurement plans, databases, and reporting systems

5. Additional Duties

o Support the development and deployment of Supplier Relationship Management and Supplier Performance Management processes

o Ensure compliance with procurement governance guidelines

o Provide management reports for projects and overall workload

o Support resolution of disputes or claims, including legal engagement where required