Hello, My client is engaged in the design, development, manufacture and test of niche products for the aerospace and defence industries. They are currently in need of a Buyer to join their Supply Chain Department in Southend-on-Sea. ROLE: Support Group Programme and Business objectives through the effective management and reporting of supplier spend, performance and risk. DUTIES: * Maintain Purchase Order’s and SAP within defined KPI’s * Undertake continuous review of extant agreements, ensuring value for money * Ensure on time delivery adherence * Manage supplier relationships, making decisions in relation to supplier management and performance where appropriate * Source strategies within extant supply base * Prepare and submit pricing requests * Carry out price analysis to determine ‘fair and reasonable’ pricing * Negotiate pricing and commercial terms of contract * Regular reporting on supplier performance * Identify risks and mitigation strategies * Identify opportunities to reduce cost and presentation of supporting Business Case * Ensure any expenditures are within the authorized annual budget * Assist in identifying methods for continuous improvement and undertake programmes of change * Ensure all Company rules and regulations are met * Help create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health and Safety Policies and Procedures * Carry out any other tasks, when and where reasonable and relevant, when required ESSENTIAL SKILLS: * GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above * Effective verbal and written communication * Ability to make decisions * Excellent negotiation skills * Commercial awareness, including delivery, acceptance, warranty, payments and obligations * Relationship / stakeholder management * Industry knowledge * Computer literate, including MS Office knowledge * Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment * Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines WORKING HOURS: 39 HOURS MON-THU 8AM-5PM / FRI 8AM-1PM LOCATION: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA SALARY: £37K PER ANNUM. PLEASE RESPOND TO ME WITH YOUR MOST UP TO DATE CV TO BE CONSIDERED