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Supply Chain and Governance Technician
Job summary
A leading global employer in procurement is seeking a procurement specialist to join their team in Brize Norton, Oxfordshire. This role involves preparing procurement requests, managing orders, and optimising stock levels to support critical operations for the UK's Defence sector. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in procurement or supply chain roles, strong proficiency in SAP and MS Office, and negotiation-level English skills. You'll enjoy a standard 35-hour week, career growth opportunities, and an inclusive culture.
Benefits
Qualifications
- At least 3 years' experience in procurement or supply chain roles.
- Proficiency with SAP and MS Office; knowledge of MySupply is a plus.
- Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills.
- A proactive, adaptable approach and a positive mindset.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and process procurement requests, ensuring compliance with codes.
- Manage orders for consumables, expendables, and procurement items.
- Maintain accurate records of all purchase orders and requisitions.
- Support supplier performance management and contract compliance.
- Optimise stock levels and release orders based on demand analysis.
Skills
Tools
Location: Brize Norton, Oxfordshire (minimum 60% onsite)
Hours: 35 per week
Pay: £22.43/hr (PAYE) or £30.00/hr (Umbrella)
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Join us at the heart of Airbus' UK Defence operations, supporting the Royal Air Force's A400M Programme. You'll play a vital role in missions that matter—from humanitarian airlifts to medical evacuations and global logistics support. This is your chance to work alongside senior leaders in a dynamic environment, where your contribution directly supports critical operations.
- Prepare and process procurement requests, ensuring compliance with HMG codes and buying policies.
- Manage orders for consumables, expendables, and general procurement items.
- Use SAP and MySupply to handle purchasing requirements, from requisition to payment.
- Maintain accurate records of all purchase orders and requisitions.
- Generate procurement KPIs and reports to support continuous improvement.
- Liaise daily with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues and ensure timely delivery.
- Support supplier performance management, including contract compliance and risk mitigation.
- Assist with budgetary control and quarterly procurement planning.
- Optimise stock levels and release orders based on demand analysis.
- Lead weekly meetings with suppliers and support process improvements across procurement activities.
- At least 3 years' experience in procurement or supply chain roles.
- Proficiency with SAP and MS Office; knowledge of MySupply is a plus.
- Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills.
- A proactive, adaptable approach and a positive mindset.
- Negotiation-level English, both written and verbal.
- Experience over formal qualifications—your skills and attitude matter most.
- Impactful Work: Be part of a team that supports real-world missions and makes a difference.
- Career Growth: Gain exposure to senior leaders and benefit from dedicated mentoring and development opportunities.
- Inclusive Culture: We value diverse perspectives and foster a supportive, collaborative environment.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a standard 35-hour week with early finishes on Fridays.
- Manual handling training provided.
- Flexible on industry background—transferable skills welcome.
If you're passionate about supply chain excellence and want to grow your career with a leading global employer, we'd love to hear from you.
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