Aerospace Supply Chain Leader (Contract)

DEA Specialised Airborne Operations; Retford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize the supply chain process. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and the availability of parts to support engineering and flight operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in supply chain management, particularly in aerospace, and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Significant ERP system proficiency is also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in the aerospace or highly regulated environments.
• Proven ability to strategically source suppliers and negotiate contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with operational goals.
• Oversee procurement functions and manage supplier performance.
• Optimize inventory control processes for aircraft components.

Skills

Strategic & Analytical Thinking

Communication & Negotiation

Leadership

Process Improvement

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, AMOS)

Job description

A leading aerospace company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize the supply chain process. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and the availability of parts to support engineering and flight operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in supply chain management, particularly in aerospace, and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Significant ERP system proficiency is also required.