Assistant Manager - Buyer M/F

Job description

• Manage the order book and scheduled purchase orders across multiple suppliers
• Raise RFQs, resolve invoice issues and challenge pricing changes where needed
• Provide delivery updates to key stakeholders and ensure escalation files are maintained
• Work closely with Engineering, Finance, Programmes and Operations to resolve supply chain issues
• Monitor and act on your own performance metrics
• Support Account Managers with supplier reviews, cost negotiations, and improvement projects
• Engage with NPI teams to ensure supply readiness for new product introduction
• Assist with change management and supplier strategy in line with business goals
• Drive continuous improvement, cost savings and delivery performance across your supplier base Essential skills:
• Experience in supply chain or manufacturing planning
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills

Excellent organisational and communication skills Desirable skills

• Knowledge of SAP
• Confidence to have difficult conversations with suppliers or internal teams
• Analytical approach to data and performance metrics
• Proactive, driven and solution-focused mindset
• Aerospace industry experience
• Understanding of engineering or technical environments
• CIPs qualification and a 2:1 (or above) in Business or Engineering