Supply Chain Manager
About Our Client
Our client is a key player in their sector. Their operation is headquartered in the Scotland, with a reach that extends globally.
Job Description
• Develop the sourcing strategy for our sites and products in the UK and Denmark
• Monitor the supplier market and create a comprehensive supplier database, considering strategic, export, financial, quality, and programmatic boundary conditions
• Evaluate and test existing contracts and initiate improvement programs and lessons learned
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure favourable terms
• Organise and lead strategic make/buy decisions within the company
• Track and report key functional metrics on procurement activities, purchase requests, and order processing
• Monitor and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and enhance overall procurement effectiveness
• Collaborate with key individuals to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company versus external suppliers
• Manage risks associated with supply contracts and agreements
• Monitor supplier performance using key metrics and develop and lead a supplier performance improvement program
The Successful Applicant
• Demonstrated working experience as a Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer, or Head of Procurement
• Technical knowledge gained from the space, aerospace, or a related industry
• Familiarity with sourcing and procurement techniques, as well as the ability to assess market conditions
• Proficiency in the use of supplier or third-party management software
• Experience in data-led decision-making and working with numbers
• Recognised qualifications in Aerospace, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Logistics would be advantageous
• Understanding and experience of working within export control restrictions, ideally in an avionics, defence, or production environment
What's on Offer
• A competitive salary
• An equity stake in the company so you will really benefit from your hard work as the company grows and is successful.
• Relocation assistance
You must be a UK or European citizen or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention.
You will be required to obtain CTC clearance for the role
Our client is a key player in their sector. Their operation is headquartered in the Scotland, with a reach that extends globally.
Job Description
• Develop the sourcing strategy for our sites and products in the UK and Denmark
• Monitor the supplier market and create a comprehensive supplier database, considering strategic, export, financial, quality, and programmatic boundary conditions
• Evaluate and test existing contracts and initiate improvement programs and lessons learned
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure favourable terms
• Organise and lead strategic make/buy decisions within the company
• Track and report key functional metrics on procurement activities, purchase requests, and order processing
• Monitor and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and enhance overall procurement effectiveness
• Collaborate with key individuals to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company versus external suppliers
• Manage risks associated with supply contracts and agreements
• Monitor supplier performance using key metrics and develop and lead a supplier performance improvement program
The Successful Applicant
• Demonstrated working experience as a Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer, or Head of Procurement
• Technical knowledge gained from the space, aerospace, or a related industry
• Familiarity with sourcing and procurement techniques, as well as the ability to assess market conditions
• Proficiency in the use of supplier or third-party management software
• Experience in data-led decision-making and working with numbers
• Recognised qualifications in Aerospace, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Logistics would be advantageous
• Understanding and experience of working within export control restrictions, ideally in an avionics, defence, or production environment
What's on Offer
• A competitive salary
• An equity stake in the company so you will really benefit from your hard work as the company grows and is successful.
• Relocation assistance
You must be a UK or European citizen or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention.
You will be required to obtain CTC clearance for the role
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