WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

YOUR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Procurement and or Supply Chain experience, managing all activities within the scope of the role, with an in depth knowledge of principles, practices and processes
• Strong contracting experience and capability
• Commercial and financial understanding
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate to various levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills; able to secure the best commercial position for MBDA
• High level of computer literacy and proficient in the use of Microsoft office tools for analysing and communicating purposes
• Whilst not essential, CIPS level 4 (or working towards) or equivalent HNC/HND in Business Studies or equivalent qualification would be beneficial

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

YOUR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Procurement and or Supply Chain experience, managing all activities within the scope of the role, with an in depth knowledge of principles, practices and processes
• Strong contracting experience and capability
• Commercial and financial understanding
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate to various levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills; able to secure the best commercial position for MBDA
• High level of computer literacy and proficient in the use of Microsoft office tools for analysing and communicating purposes
• Whilst not essential, CIPS level 4 (or working towards) or equivalent HNC/HND in Business Studies or equivalent qualification would be beneficial

BE A PART OF OUR INDUSTRIAL POLICY, SUPPLY CHAIN AND PROCUREMENT (ISP) TEAM! WE’RE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROCURING AND MANAGING THE SUPPLY CHAIN FOR DIRECT AND INDIRECT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR BOTH PROJECTS AND THE BUSINESS, WITH A TOTAL SPEND OF APPROXIMATELY €500M PER YEAR ACROSS UK, FRANCE AND ITALY.

Job Title: Senior Buyer
Salary: Circa £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
Location: Stevenage/ Bolton (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
Dynamic (hybrid) working: minimum 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

BE A PART OF OUR INDUSTRIAL POLICY, SUPPLY CHAIN AND PROCUREMENT (ISP) TEAM! WE’RE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROCURING AND MANAGING THE SUPPLY CHAIN FOR DIRECT AND INDIRECT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR BOTH PROJECTS AND THE BUSINESS, WITH A TOTAL SPEND OF APPROXIMATELY €500M PER YEAR ACROSS UK, FRANCE AND ITALY.

Job Title: Senior Buyer
Salary: Circa £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
Location: Stevenage/ Bolton (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
Dynamic (hybrid) working: minimum 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Your Main Responsibilities as Senior Buyer will include:

• Forecasting: Utilise MRP/SAP data to identify and communicate planned demand, make sourcing decisions on long term needs and the best economical decisions
• Sourcing & Contracting: Owning or supporting the Lead Buyer (where in place) with source to pay activities and supply contracts, ensuring alignment to English law and procurement best practice
• Risk and Issue Management: Identify Supplier risks and issues, managing these risks as part of multi-functional team - communicating to internal stakeholder and projects as required
• Continuous Improvement focus, supporting transversal improvement initiatives
• Support the multi-function-team in driving sustainable supplier performance and improvement activities
• Cost Governance: Maintain a savings register, highlighting savings in relation to cost and total cost of ownership. Ensure cost increase governance process is utilised correctly
• System Topicality: Ensure topicality of system data, from Material Master and Purchase Info Records, as well as all open contracts and Purchase order

Your Main Responsibilities as Senior Buyer will include:

• Forecasting: Utilise MRP/SAP data to identify and communicate planned demand, make sourcing decisions on long term needs and the best economical decisions
• Sourcing & Contracting: Owning or supporting the Lead Buyer (where in place) with source to pay activities and supply contracts, ensuring alignment to English law and procurement best practice
• Risk and Issue Management: Identify Supplier risks and issues, managing these risks as part of multi-functional team - communicating to internal stakeholder and projects as required
• Continuous Improvement focus, supporting transversal improvement initiatives
• Support the multi-function-team in driving sustainable supplier performance and improvement activities
• Cost Governance: Maintain a savings register, highlighting savings in relation to cost and total cost of ownership. Ensure cost increase governance process is utilised correctly
• System Topicality: Ensure topicality of system data, from Material Master and Purchase Info Records, as well as all open contracts and Purchase order