Supply Chain Manager

Spirit AeroSystems; Belfast; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Belfast seeks a Supply Chain Management / Execution Manager. The role involves managing a team, overseeing vendor performance, and ensuring efficient supply chain operations. Candidates should possess strong project management skills, vendor management experience, and a keen attention to detail. This position fosters innovation and offers a pathway for professional growth in a vital sector.

Benefits

36-hour working week

Generous holidays

Flexible schedules

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Generous Life Cover

On site Occupational Health Department

Professional development and growth

Free car parking

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience within Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with external vendors and operations.
• Good understanding of MRP & PO placement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of up to 5 B7 Supply Logistics Agents.
• Governance of up to 50 Vendors.
• Ensure purchase orders are placed on time.

Skills

Vendor management

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills (Excel)

Education

Graduate or equivalent qualifications

HNC with 5 years relevant experience

Tools

Maxim

Job description

Supply Chain Management / Execution Manager

GBP51,300 - GBP54,400

At Spirit, we don't just build aircraft structures - we build the future of aviation. At Northern Ireland's largest aerospace manufacturer, our highly skilled professionals work at the cutting edge of design, manufacturing, integration and after-market support. With world-class facilities spanning over 3 million square feet across six locations, we deliver advanced aerostructures - including wings, fuselages, and engine nacelles - for global leaders like Bombardier, Airbus and Rolls-Royce. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our Belfast operation is a recognised centre of excellence for advanced materials and ultra-light structures, including our unique composites capabilities.

Joining Spirit AeroSystems means being part of an industry leader that values talent, fosters innovation, and offers exceptional career growth.

These opportunities, based at our Belfast site, offer:

• 36-hour working week (half-day Friday)
• Generous holidays
• Range of flexible schedules
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Generous Life Cover
• Company occupational sick scheme
• On site Occupational Health Department
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and growth
• Coaching and mentoring
• Opportunity for advancement
• Free car parking
• Enhanced maternity pay

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

We offer an exciting opportunity to join our Supply Chain Department at our Belfast site.

The purpose of this role is to manage a small Supply Chain Management (SCM) Execution team in support of total supply chain external vendor management to support schedule requirements, inventory and cash management or managing a small team as part of the factory based SCM execution team in Assembly or Fabrications.

To ensure all Material Requirements Planning (MRP) / Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) operational systems are maintained at optimal levels for business performance in support of production schedules.

To manage and maintain rigorous governance and provide visibility to the senior SCM Execution team across both the vendor management team and to the factory based SCM execution team regarding supply & data accuracy and to manage supplier route cause corrective action (RCCA) when deviating from plan and to work recovery plans with suppliers to return to schedule.

Or, to work as part of the factory based SCM execution team in support of programs and Natural teams for operational execution and product delivery. Management of lose item delivery to customers (EBU's etc.)

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Team Leadership - Manage a team of up to 5 B7 Supply Logistics Agents & Line Support B9s
• Vendor Management -Management & governance of up to 50 Vendors
• Oversight and governance of supplier performance team and vendors to ensure on time in full delivery of parts.
• Ensure purchase orders are placed by the team to agreed lead time.
• To manage and be accountable for supplier recovery if they deviate from plan and develop RCCA when suppliers do deviate.
• To manage Purchase Order (PO) costs regarding any ATS process PO price reduction, manage and agree any expedite costs and charge back to vendor where appropriate.
• Engage with the Global Sourcing regarding claim back costs if incurred regarding supplier lateness.
• Manage team to work to agreed policies and procedures regarding PO placement and supplier management.
• Ensure PO management is agreed and approved buffer levels regarding to working capital.
• Manage team to work to agreed policies and procedures regarding PO placement and supplier management.
• Ensure PO management is agreed and approved buffer levels regarding to working capital.

Candidate Requirements

It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate they meet essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.

Essential:

• Graduate or equivalent qualifications and 3 years relevant experience within Supply Chain OR HNC with 5 years relevant experience within Supply Chain. Alternatively, lessor qualified candidates who have at least 6 years relevant experience within Supply Chain will also be considered.
• Experience of working with external vendors, operations, methods, engineering & program regarding business practices to optimise business performance.
• Good understanding of MRP & PO placement and vendor management.
• Excellent working knowledge of Maxim & other Spirit systems.
• Excellent communications skills both verbally and in written form and be able to represent Spirit AeroSystems in a professional manner when dealing with external vendors, internal customers, and external customers.
• Attention to detail re multiple POs and exceptions, MRP management and audits.
• Well-developed IT skills, notably Excel .
• Good project management skills and organisational skills in order to manage and deliver multiple tasks from multiple vendors.
• Ability to operate at all levels of the organization.
• People management skills & team leadership.

Completed applications must be submitted by 4PM on Wednesday 19th November 2025.

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.