Indirect procurement manager

GKN Aerospace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise d'ingénierie de premier plan recherche un Responsable des Achats Indirects. Ce poste clé implique de diriger la stratégie d'achats indirects, d'encadrer une équipe et de s'assurer de l'excellence des fournisseurs, tout en contribuant à l'optimisation des coûts et de la qualité dans l'industrie aérospatiale. Ce rôle nécessite une solide expérience en gestion d'achats et un diplôme en Business, Engineering ou Science.

Qualifications

• 10 ans d'expérience dans le domaine de la gestion des achats.
• 5 ans minimum dans des rôles de gestion des achats.
• Expérience dans la gestion des relations fournisseurs.

Responsibilities

• Responsable de la stratégie d'achats indirects sur site.
• Gérer la performance des fournisseurs indirects en matière de coûts, livraison et qualité.
• Traduire les exigences du programme client en contrats fournisseurs.

Skills

Compétences analytiques

Orientation client

Sensibilité organisationnelle

Education

BSc en Business, Engineering ou Science

Job description

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

• Be accountable for the site indirect purchasing strategy, working with and influencing Global commodity teams, Programmes, and key site stakeholders.
• Deliver Global Commodity initiatives on the site.
• Manage the delivery of site CAPEX projects, working with stakeholders to meet cost, delivery, and quality targets.
• Identify and implement cost reduction activities aligned with site cost reduction goals.
• Ensure proper flow-down of Programme Enabled Customer materials, pricing, and skyline forecasts to suppliers.
• Oversee all site supplier contracts, ensuring alignment with the Global Commodity team regarding coverage and negotiations.
• Translate customer programme requirements into supplier contracts, ensuring clarity on key Terms & Conditions.
• Monitor and improve indirect supplier performance in terms of cost, delivery, and quality.

Requirements

• BSc degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering, or Science.
• At least 10 years of relevant business experience.
• Minimum 5 years in Procurement Management roles.
• Extensive experience with an international supply base.
• Proven ability to build and maintain supplier relationships and understand supplier processes.
• Leadership experience 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, results orientation.

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