Buyer

Description:

Are you a skilled procurement professional looking for an exciting opportunity to shape the future of aviation fuel and energy sourcing? General Procurement (GP) is seeking a dynamic Buyer to join our trans-national and trans-divisional team. This role will focus on strategic procurement activities for conventional aviation fuel (CAF), sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and hydrogen within the "Fuel and Energy" sub-commodity.

Position: Buyer - Fuel and Energy

Location: Filton

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Lead Role:

Execute and manage procurement strategies for improvement projects aligned with the Fuel Multi-Divisional and Multi-Functional Team (MDT).
Utilize General Procurement tools to support cross-functional teams (CFTs) through sourcing, tendering, contracting, and purchase order systems.
Ensure internal alignment and approvals for key milestones within the General Procurement organization.
Drive the implementation of contractual terms ensuring cost, time, quality, and KPI deliverables.
Maintain effective commercial relationships with suppliers to secure best-in-class services and mitigate contractual risks.
Achieve ' key objectives through effective project execution.Procurement Support Role:

Assist in MDT reviews and workshops, contributing to project objectives.
Support international and cross-divisional CFTs during preparation, negotiations, selection, and contracting phases.
Administer tenders using CFT and sourcing tools, coordinating MDT and supplier engagements.
Collect, distribute, and analyze tender bidder proposals, supporting steering reviews and milestone gate approvals.
Facilitate key supplier reviews and ensure efficient coordination.Main Activities:

Execute and support procurement strategies for improvement projects as a lead or support role.
Ensure compliance with General Procurement processes, mitigating legal risks.
Provide strategic updates and process guidance to Business Operations for transactional procurement activities.
Participate in the definition of procurement strategies for sub-commodity and commodity categories.
Support call for tender preparation, execution, and evaluation.
Assist MDT leaders in governance of sourcing projects.Key Outputs:

Deliver improvement projects and CFTs on time, within budget, and in compliance with category strategy objectives.
Maintain an efficient and developed supply chain with trans-national supplier panels and competitive bidder lists.
Properly negotiate and manage trans-national/divisional supplier contracts to reduce risks for .
Ensure continuous improvement of internal customer satisfaction.
Maintain proper communication and reporting to ensure compliance with corporate instructions and processes.Professional Skills Required:

Excellent project leadership skills to motivate cross-functional teams.
Advanced stakeholder management, negotiation, and persuasion skills.
Strong knowledge of procurement contracts and indirect procurement categories.
Exceptional business analytical skills (business case studies, financial KPIs).
Strong communication, influencing, conflict management, and organizational skills.
3 to 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in indirect categories.
Proven experience in leading multi-functional teams and improvement projects