Senior Indirect Buyer

Morson is delighted to be working in partnership with a well respected Aerospace organization. Due to an ever increasing workload, they are currently looking to recruit a Senior Indirect Buyer for an initial 6 month contract. The role would initially be full time on site in Wolverhampton but once up to speed, there would be the option of hybrid working with 3 days a week spent onsite and 2 days a week working from home.

There is a rate of £22 Per Hour PAYE- £28 Per Hour PAYE on offer for the successful candidate.

Please find the job description below:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Indirect Buyer to drive cost-effective procurement across multiple sites, ensuring continuity of supply, competitive pricing and compliance with procurement policies. The role will focus on strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations and continuous improvement, working closely with stakeholders to deliver cost savings and maximise value.

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities, ensuring requisitions and purchase orders are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favourable payment terms and improved commercial agreements.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure quality, service and continuity of supply.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify risks and implement improvement plans.
• Drive cost savings, spend optimisation and the use of preferred suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures and approval processes.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across procurement and P2P processes.
• Use SAP and procurement data to support sourcing decisions, reporting and performance management.

• Proven experience in a procurement or buying role, ideally within a multi-site environment.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Experience with SAP and supplier relationship management systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and results-driven, with a focus on cost savings and continuous improvement.

• Degree or equivalent in Procurement, Supply Chain or a related discipline preferred.
• MCIPS qualification or working towards it is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.