Procurement Manager Acro Aircraft Seating is one of the UK’s leading and fastest growing manufacturers of passenger seats for commercial airlines around the world. We are an agile, innovative business at the forefront of disrupting the aerospace market. Through modern methodologies, lean techniques, inspired innovation, and passion to be the best, Acro is positioning itself to be the world’s leading aircraft seating supplier. Collaboration is one of Acro’s core values, by working together and applying our skills and expertise across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations, we find the solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges and how we deliver our promises today and tomorrow. Job Description Lead function ensuring supply chain is an active contributor, consultant and decision maker in strategic NPD, Operational, Sales & Spares regarding the design, Manufacture & Supply of seats and component parts. Lead, manage and develop team in line with company policy, procedures and values. Hold regular meetings and one to ones to ensure clear communication and robust performance. Support Buyers with issue escalations and for resolving high level or critical issues. Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and industry regulations. Identify, evaluate, and manage key suppliers to ensure high performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Negotiate supplier agreements, ensuring quality standards, cost savings, and risk mitigation. Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers. Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives and risk assessments. Identify suppliers at multiple tiers and support validation of capacity, capability, components, cost opportunities and ability to conform to standards such as AS9100, ISO9001. Reduce inventory holding, associated transactional costs and E&O. Lead, manage Engineering Change implementation to ensure a smooth transition. Identify cost saving and value adding opportunities. Reduce material costs, lead time and logistical costs while maintaining quality and delivery. Define and track key procurement performance indicators (KPIs), including cost savings, supplier on-time delivery, and quality metrics. To be successful in this position you will have: Significant relevant experience within a progressive manufacturing environment Demonstratable leadership skills that ensure supply chain alignment across the wider business which empowers and motivates while inspiring confidence and respect from others. Effective time management skills and adept at multi-tasking and changing priorities. Broad commodities expertise/knowledge relevant to aerospace seat builds. Including soft trim, fabrics, packaging, consumables, fasteners, machining, extrusions, forming composites and plastics. Relevant experience of negotiation and implementation of legal contracts relating to purchase agreements, long term agreements and specific vendor managed inventory agreements. Conversant with ERP/MRP systems and inventory control processes Good interpersonal skills necessary to deal at highest levels of commercial supplier organisations, to influence internally and negotiate externally with suppliers Knowledge of auditing practices within the function. Ability to present data effectively at all levels of the business Clean and current driving License is required Occasional requirement for business travel required Desirable CIPS accreditation or a relevant related degree Aerospace interiors related manufacturing experience The Parent Company of ACRO Aircraft Seating is Zhejiang Tiancheng Controls Co., Ltd headquartered in China. We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join us Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course. Acro Aircraft Seating is an equal opportunities employer. Please view our website for access to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice. The closing date for applications is 19th March 2025 Please note: This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. Acro Aircraft Seating uses reserve lists for positions where more than one candidate is deemed suitable for a position. Reserve lists are in place for 12 months, during which time reserve candidates may be offered the same or similar post should one become available.