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Location

Horsham, West Sussex | United Kingdom

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Job description

AJW Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Buyer to join our Consumables and Expendables team. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the execution of the Group Procurement Strategic Plan about relevant supplier/category allocations. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset coupled with strong analytical skills, enabling them to drive business competitive advantage through cost reduction, risk mitigation, supplier capability enhancement, and delivery performance improvement.

What you'll be doing

• Development of strategic sourcing plans and strategies for allocated areas of spend
• Provide cost-effective sourcing of parts supply using data analysis to deliver lower acquisition cost of parts
• Supporting the Group Procurement Supplier consolidation strategy
• Drafting and managing RFQ’s through to delivery
• Negotiating and executing robust supplier agreements & ongoing contract management
• Tracking supplier on-time delivery performance and compliance with agreed pricing
• Management and overall accountability for the performance and compliance of the supply chain
• Be the subject matter expert for the allocated product groups
• Providing bid support to the commercial team and analysis of customer new bids and business requirements

About you

• Procurement is built on strong relationships; those relationships can often be tested due to the need to take a different course of action over that which has become custom and practice (e.g. supplier consolidation)
• Technology is also a strong area, with the ability to articulate in specification the need for managed data and allow automated services such as PO creation
• The understanding of the commercial environment and the variables available to the team are important.

What's in it for you?

Enjoy a monthly team fun budget and support community causes through charity events. Join our vibrant social scene with company-run events and experience a stunning work environment at our state-of-the-art HQ, complete with an onsite gym, bike-for-work scheme, delicious restaurant, discretionary bonus, healthcare, and Perkbox benefits.

Not local to our state-of-the-art HQ? Don't worry. Relocation support packages are available to make your move to the area easier.

This role may be eligible for hybrid working after 3-month probation (2 days WFH).

Inclusive recruitment process; let us know about any reasonable adjustments needed.

AJW Group promotes diversity and equal opportunities.

DBS background check may be required for successful candidates.

See for yourself what it's like to work here:-

Remember, at AJW Group, we're not just looking for qualifications; we're searching for individuals who share our passion for aviation and our commitment to excellence. If you're ready to take your leadership skills to the next level and be a part of a company that's shaping the future of aviation, apply now and become a vital part of the AJW team. Join us on this incredible journey, and together, we'll soar to new heights. Apply today.

To recruitment agencies: AJW Group will not accept unsolicited or speculative agency CVs and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

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