Buyer
Arabelle Services UK Ltd
Apply to this jobReporting to the UK Sourcing Leader, you will take ownership of a complex, high-value supply chain, ensuring the successful delivery of key components in line with Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery (SQCD) targets.
This is a dynamic, project-driven environment where you will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Project teams, while influencing supplier performance and driving tangible value across the supply base.
Role Responsibilities:
Negotiate/manage existing terms and conditions, manage claims and vendor recovery
Order fulfilment tasks to ensure material on time delivery, PO placement and Invoice management. Expediting.
Develop and maintain reporting metrics for the project.
Co-ordinate supplier and product qualification together with Quality & Engineering teams.
Review supplier performance (schedule, CoQ, Manufacturing, Quality) to identify risks to the program and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
Manage and review buyer metrics ensuring KPI adherence.
Develop alternate sources and/or risk mitigation plans for single & sole source suppliers
Identify and deliver value-adding opportunities from the supply chain
Manage and improve supplier relationship and demonstrate the ability to communicate problems and present solutions with internal and external customers at senior levels
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Skills
Proven track record in sourcing or procurement within complex, high-value projects
Strong negotiation and contract management expertise
Experience managing suppliers in manufacturing, engineering, or energy sectors
Solid understanding of supplier performance metrics, risk management, and project delivery
Experience with SAP and Microsoft tools (including MS Project)
Project and schedule management expertise
Personal Attributes
Proactive, self-driven, and able to perform under pressure
Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
Highly adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management skills
Desirable Experience
Background in the power or energy industry
Supplier quality or quality assurance experience
Previous security clearance (or ability to obtain)
Main Suppliers are UK based, must be able to travel when required.
This work is undertaken with UK Defence customers which will require any individual applying for the role to hold or be capable of getting SC Level clearance as a UK Passport holder. Applicants not cleared will not be accepted into the business until this clearance is provided. Dual passport holders are acceptable if the second country is approved by the vetting authority.
Join us and work with global teams to support global customers ! At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries.
At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger.
Summary
Manage supply chain, negotiate contracts, ensure supplier performance in high-value projects.
Job title
Buyer
Experience level
proven track record
Industry
energy
Location requirements
Must be based in Rugby, UK; some travel required; remote not specified.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Rugby CV23, UK