REQ-9637 | Project Buyer

A well-known Defence organisation are seeking an experienced Project Buyer to join their expanding team!

• Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (3 days)
• Duration: 12-month FTC (Fixed Term Contract)
• Pay: Competitive (DOE) + Benefits
• Other: Eligible for SC clearance

If you''re an experienced Project Buyer with a passion for delivering excellence in defence, this is your chance to play a key role in bid support and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

As a Project Buyer, you will:

• Support bid activities by consolidating costings, negotiating competitive supplier pricing, and ensuring alignment with bid and customer requirements.
• Manage NPI projects, collaborating with Engineering and Design teams to review designs for manufacturability (DFM) and ensure timely delivery of components.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance to ensure cost, quality, and delivery standards are met.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain processes, driving efficiency and value for the business.

You will be a key link between suppliers, engineering and design teams, ensuring smooth project delivery from initial bid through to product introduction.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in procurement or project buying, ideally in defence or aerospace.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience achieving competitive pricing while meeting bid requirements.
• Experience managing NPI projects and collaborating with supplier.
• Familiarity with customer flow-down requirements, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Knowledge of lean practices and continuous improvement methodologies.

Why Apply?

• Work in a dynamic, high-tech, and mission-critical environment.
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
• Competitive benefits

If you''re eligible for SC clearance and ready to take on a pivotal role in the Defence sector, apply now!