Key Responsibilities:
Commodity Responsibility:
- Facilitate the introduction of new parts and adapt the supply chain to support emerging needs. Manage end-to-end procurement activities for an engineering-based portfolio.
- Formulate and negotiate contracts within company terms and framework agreements to support both contracting and aftermarket requirements.
- Develop strong supply partnerships, identifying opportunities to climb the value chain and maximize value for a high-performing, agile supply chain network.
- Identify and develop new supply sources that meet commercial, compliance, sustainability, and technical requirements.
- Prepare and publish RFIs and RFQs, providing detailed cost-benefit analysis and ROI proposals.
- Manage the process of engagement, disengagement, and change management throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Conduct regular site visits and business reviews, examining performance and setting improvement goals.
- Perform risk assessments and supplier audits, ensuring alignment of business objectives and strategies.
- Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives with internal and external partners.
- Use problem-solving techniques to enhance supplier performance and resolve issues at the root cause level.
- Strong analytical skills with good IT knowledge and experience using MRP/ERP systems.
- Experience in technical, engineering, and machined part procurement with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Experience in forming and constructing contracts.
- Experience working within integrated project management teams.
- CIPS Level 4 or above qualification.
- Demonstrates core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.
- Collaborative team player with strong cross-functional communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Proactive, results-driven, able to plan, organize, and execute across the supply chain.
- Resilient, adaptable, and capable of working under pressure with tight deadlines.
- 37.5-hour working week.
- Lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
- 28 days annual leave, with Christmas closure.
- Holiday purchasing scheme.