Role Purpose
Deliver the indirect Procurement strategy for the site, ensuring alignment with Global Procurement, Programme, and site Operational strategies. Manage a team of Operational and Senior buyers to drive supplier excellence in cost, delivery, and quality of the indirect supply chain servicing the site.
Job Responsibilities
1. Accountable for the site indirect purchasing strategy, working with and influencing Global commodity teams, Programmes, and key site stakeholders.
2. Responsible for delivering Global Commodity initiatives on the site.
3. Oversee the delivery of site CAPEX projects, collaborating with key stakeholders to meet cost, delivery, and quality targets.
4. Identify and implement cost reduction activities aligned with site cost reduction goals.
5. Manage the flow of Programme Enabled Customer materials, pricing, and skyline forecasts to suppliers.
6. Handle all site supplier contracts, ensuring alignment with the Global Commodity team regarding coverage and negotiations.
7. Ensure customer programme requirements are incorporated into supplier contracts, with clear alignment on key Terms & Conditions.
8. Monitor and improve indirect supplier performance in terms of cost, delivery, and quality.
Requirements
* BSc degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering, or Science.
* Minimum of 10 years relevant business experience.
* At least 5 years in Procurement Management roles.
* Experience with an international supply base.
* Ability to build relationships within a supplier network and understand supplier processes.
* Proven leadership skills in working with cross-functional teams.
* Strong understanding of the Aerospace industry, including technological and commercial trends.
* Core competencies: Analytical skills, decisiveness, customer focus, environmental awareness, organizational sensitivity, planning, and results orientation.
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