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Senior Sub-Contract Buyer in Luton, Bedfordshire

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Luton, Bedfordshire

Salary

Negotiable

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Contract

Senior Sub-Contract Buyer

Luton

6-month Contract - Hybrid

£50.00 per hour - Umbrella

ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Sub-contract Buyer to join a global leader in aerospace innovation.

The Role:

  • Develop and negotiate contracts for materials and sub-contracts using standard and non-standard formats.
  • On contract delivery performance of direct suppliers.
  • Contract management to assure compliance, promote innovation and deliver target driven outcomes to the satisfaction of the programme stakeholders.
  • Understanding mechanisms of mitigating risk associated when entering into commercial agreements whilst considering risk / resilience within the future supply base.
  • Ensure that the appropriate commercial protections are in place such as; effective Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) / Export Licences etc.
  • Support to the internal reporting of external spend and future spend forecasting to support customer requirements.
  • Management of compliance and governance restrictions for all procured items

Requirements:

  • Qualified to degree level or equivalent or significant relevant work experience (studying towards or achievement of MCIPS is preferred)
  • A good understanding of the Commercial and Legal Aspects associated with contracting within the Defence/Aerospace industry or a similar market sector
  • An ability to think ?outside of the box? offering solutions to enable the Procurement function to add value and innovation
  • Ability to engage and influence cross-functional/cross site teams
  • Good communication skills - written, oral and presentations.

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Job reference 129346_1774002429
Date posted 20 March 2026

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