Strategic Buyer in Hayes, London

West London | c. £50,000 + Up to 15% Bonus | Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in strategic purchasing, contract management and supplier negotiations?

We're recruiting a Strategic Buyer for an established organisation in West London. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a supplier portfolio of around 160 suppliers, review existing contracts and identify opportunities to improve commercial terms, supplier performance and the wider purchasing function.

You'll be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies across services and materials.

• Reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, including challenging and improving legacy agreements.

• Managing supplier relationships, performance and resolving supplier issues.

• Reviewing supplier and contract portfolios to identify cost savings, commercial improvements and supply chain opportunities.

• Leading RFQs, supplier selection and contract negotiations.

• Working closely with Legal, Finance, Engineering, Operations and other internal stakeholders.

• Identifying and managing commercial, contractual and supplier risks.

• Using data, Excel, digital tools and AI to support procurement decisions and improve processes.

• Maintaining accurate procurement and contract records.

We're looking for a confident, self-motivated and self-reliant procurement professional with:

• Strong experience in strategic purchasing, contract management and supplier negotiations.

• Proven ability to review, negotiate and improve commercial agreements.

• Strong supplier management and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent commercial, analytical and negotiation ability.

• Experience across both services and materials procurement.

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

• ERP experience; SAP would be advantageous.

• A degree/professional qualification in procurement, supply chain, business, law or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• CIPS qualification/progress towards CIPS is desirable.

• Aviation or aerospace procurement experience would be highly desirable.

• c. £50,000 salary

• Up to 15% bonus

• Hybrid working

• Excellent benefits package

• Discounted flight benefits

• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on an established purchasing function

• Supplier visits and occasional business travel

Please note: The role will be primarily onsite during the first six months, with hybrid working thereafter.

If you're a commercially minded Strategic Buyer looking for a role where you can challenge, negotiate and make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.