Date Posted:

2025-01-08

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Goodrich Actuation Systems Limited, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 7EH

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

What do we offer?                                                                                                 

Competitive salaryCompany performance bonus schemePension scheme - up to 10% employer contributionPrivate medical insuranceComprehensive health cash plan25 days annual leave + bank holidaysFlexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)Structured training & opportunities to progressOpportunity to join ERGs (employee resource groups), participate in community projects & much more!

What does the role look like?

We're recruiting an exciting Aftermarket Procurement Specialist role based at our HQ in Wolverhampton. We're keen to speak to candidates at a Buyer level or similar level but those who are looking for a role with more strategic element to it. Our team are responsible for the identification and management of the supply chain required to support existing post series production program and new business projects.

You'll be involved in managing bill of materials, identifying strategies to source the best suppliers as well as working cross functionally across a range of stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be an energetic, proactive, analytical, and adaptable. You will be empowered and accountable to drive the business forward, owning and resolving issues, driving improvements forward, whilst communicating progress to stakeholders.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

Manage a series of Aftermarket programmes, with total BoM (Bill of Materials) ownership, inclusive of programme strategy and Bid management control. 

Ownership and full accountability of departmental RFQ's - assisting with supplier selection, cost evaluation and metric reporting. 

To work in close collaboration with the relevant Programme Manager for the chosen programme/s – forming part of specific programme IPT and Supply Chain Lead for given programme. 

Liaising with production controllers, buyers, programme managers, Account Managers to enable OTIF of critical programmes through our Aftermarket business. 

Involved in supplier selection for optimum ‘right part with right supplier’, leveraging key stakeholders including suppliers and engineering, whilst maintaining Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD). 

Be accountable and represent Supply Chain in relevant escalation, programme and strategy meetings presenting up to L3 level. 

Work with account managers and commodity managers on supplier strategy in-line with VS requirements 

Timely problem resolution of obsolescence, drawing issues and management of concessions, drawing changes. 

Facilitate stakeholder reviews and action outcomes supporting programmes requirements. 

What will you bring to the role?

Essential skills:

Have an understanding of business processes with a high degree of commercial acumen. 

Excellent ability to communicate effectively internally and externally at all levels. 

Must be able to read or interpret Engineering drawings  or have knowledge in Engineering

Desirable skills:  

CIPS qualification or equivalent supply chain qualification is ideal 

Project management experience/ methodology 

Understanding of business processes with a high degree of commercial acumen. 

Competent in collating and presenting programme status reviews.  

Action focused, driven to deliver concrete and sustainable results. 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a track record of delivering KPI improvement in an industrial environment, working either independently or as part of a multifunctional team 

Engineering knowledge/exposure is highly desirable 

Procurement experience in Aerospace / Automotive including machining, electronics and/or distributed products. 

About us:

At Collins Aerospace, we’re working side by side with our customers & partners to dream, design & deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. We are part of Raytheon Technologies & provide technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry to connect and protect people around the world. We are inventors, we are manufacturers, we work in space exploration, commercial air travel, defence & rescue applications.

Are you looking to join a dynamic global team that works across the entire Aerospace industry? If yes, get onboard the Collins Aerospace Team & play a part in expanding the opportunities to develop new products & challenge the state of art technology.

We believe Diversity drives innovation; equity eliminates obstacles, inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone can belong & succeed, contributing to a better society.

We are committed to ensuring the recruitment process is barrier-free & inclusive as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long term condition to remove barriers that may be experienced in the recruitment process.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!

Please note that potential candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks and that project access restrictions may apply to some nationalities.

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