Strategic Buyer C&E

The opportunity

We’re looking for a driven and experienced Strategic Sourcing Buyer – Consumables & Expendables (C&E) to join AJW’s global headquarters in Horsham. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring AJW’s Group Procurement Strategic Plan is executed effectively within the C&E category.

You’ll manage supplier and category allocations with the ultimate goal of delivering competitive advantage through cost reduction, risk mitigation, supplier performance, and availability.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and deliver strategic sourcing plans for allocated spend areas

• Provide cost-effective sourcing of parts, using data analysis to reduce acquisition costs

• Support the supplier consolidation strategy to streamline and strengthen the supply base

• Draft, issue, and manage RFQs (Requests for Quotation) through to delivery

• Negotiate and execute robust supplier agreements, ensuring ongoing contract management

• Monitor and track supplier on-time delivery performance and compliance with pricing agreements

• Take accountability for supply chain performance and compliance, leading improvement actions with support from subcontract managers

• Act as the subject matter expert for allocated product groups within C&E

• Provide bid support to the Commercial team, including analysis of new customer bids and requirements

• Proven procurement/sourcing experience within aviation (essential)

• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of supplier negotiation and management

• The ability to build strong relationships while confidently challenging the status quo

• Tech-savvy and comfortable with data, systems, and automation (e.g. PO creation)

• A broad understanding of the wider commercial environment and procurement levers

Why join us?

We are AJW. We connect, supply, and deliver. We’re proud to be part of an industry that connects the world.

At AJW, we’re more than just a business—we’re a global team shaping the future of aviation. We connect, supply, and deliver to keep the world moving, and we invest in the people who make it happen. When you join us, you’ll be part of an innovative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where you can grow and thrive. Here’s what we offer:

• A team fun budget to bring colleagues together.

• Free access to LinkedIn Learning to support your development.

• Opportunities to take part in charity events, volunteering, and community projects.

• A modern office with an onsite gym, bike-to-work scheme, and a great restaurant.

• A discretionary bonus and private healthcare.

• Relocation support if you're moving closer to our HQ.

We encourage five days a week in the office to strengthen teamwork, collaboration, and development. However, we understand personal circumstances vary, and we support flexibility where needed. Some roles may require more in-office presence to meet business needs, but we’re committed to finding the right balance for our team.

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