Buyer (Non-Product)

Overview

In this Buyer role, you will support Raytheon UK’s procurement function by sourcing, negotiating, and contracting for materials, services and supplies. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize value, manage supplier performance, and ensure compliance with regulations and Raytheon policies. The role focuses on cost, risk, and supplier development to sustain efficient P2P processes and contribute to corporate objectives. You will engage with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to drive responsible procurement at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• 25 days holiday + holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Life Assurance
• Flexible Benefits scheme

Responsibilities

• Source and award purchases for materials, services, and supplies
• Negotiate and document agreements and conduct cost analyses to achieve value-for-money
• Support bid/proposal activities and supplier risk assessment
• Manage supplier performance against cost, schedule, and quality
• Communicate requirements to suppliers and ensure compliance with terms
• Develop supplier scorecards and drive continuous improvement
• Administer full purchase-to-pay cycle from requisition to payment
• Lead supplier assessments and development activities and support due diligence
• Contribute to sustainability and diversity initiatives in procurement

Key requirements

• Experience in Supply Chain, Subcontract Management, Procurement, Commodity Management or related field
• Flexible and positive attitude
• Ability to work in a multi-functional team
• Related degree/MCIPS or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Experience in negotiating low complexity non-standard agreements
• Problem solving and dispute resolution
• Knowledge of MRP, SAP and purchase order placement/material receipt processes
• Administration of delivery/acceptance/invoicing of goods and services

• Flexible and positive attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Problem solving orientation
• MRP
• SAP
• Purchase order placement

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