An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Material Controller in the Aircraft Components Inventory Team, with a special focus on Supplier Management. This is an incredibly varied role involving working collaboratively with all our internal stakeholders as well as multiple external suppliers globally, from Heathrow to Singapore. This role is a pivotal role to bring our Suppliers performance to the next level. The Material Controller for Aircraft Components is responsible for setting up the governance with suppliers across the board, from contracted repair vendors to key suppliers operating in the surplus market. You will need strong Supplier Management background, with a proven record of implementing supplier contracts and monitoring contracts through effective KPIs. Technical knowledge of any of the aircraft that we operate would also be an advantage as would previous supply chain experience. What you’ll do: Actively manage and develop team members. Agree and measure challenging targets, achieving these through process improvement, working across team boundaries and within a self-learning culture. Ensuring compliance with Engineering Policy, Statutory Airworthiness requirements, Safety Standards, Company Standing Instructions and Health and Safety Legislation. Manage the repair and overhaul of material within internal workshops and subcontracted suppliers. Manage budgets ensuring total cost of ownership. Plan and manage the material requirements for Aircraft and Programmes modifications. Ensure all quotes, scrap and exchanges are actioned in the Service Centre teams as well as actioning of planned orders and purchase orders. Be the focal within the Commercial & Supply Chain organisation for the ownership & escalation of all critical/AOG material issues. Evaluate potential suppliers and take responsibility for subsequent sourcing decisions. Maintain the contractual arrangements that exist with suppliers, seeking opportunities to reduce complexity, reduce costs and improve services for your category. Ensure the value negotiated in any contract is maintained through its life by continual assessment of current available data, making changes as required through What you’ll bring to us: Proven procurement experience. Proven inventory management experience. Demonstrable ability to identify root cause issues and deliver effective solutions Coaching & interpersonal skills. Demonstrate effective presentation, written and oral communication skills. Strong analytical skills. Long term problem solving. IT and SAP literacy, and particularly MRP. Customer focus. Ability to manage spend within budget. Innovative and adaptable to the management of change. Your experience: Formal business related qualification to HNC / HND or equivalent experience.