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Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems. With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world’s leading provider of air-to-air refuelling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide. Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refuelling supplier on the globe
What You’ll Do
* Ensure effective procurement and coordination of procurement activities for assigned commodities, components, work packages, or services.
* Manage end-to-end supply chain relationships with specified IP and non-IP vendors to achieve optimal quality, cost, delivery, and supplier reliability for the Business Unit.
* Support sourcing and selection processes for allocated work packages in line with company policy.
* Lead supplier relationship management tasks for the allocated supply base, such as business reviews, tactical improvement initiatives, and supplier development.
* Collaborate with buyers to ensure all purchase orders are issued according to demand.
* Execute all exceptions in line with requirements.
* Review requirements to ensure component deliveries are scheduled according to production needs.
* Manage communication of engineering changes, IP supplier changes, and schedule changes.
* Work with internal teams to ensure supplier contracts and business agreements are established and effective.
* Monitor delivery status of scheduled receipts to ensure on-time delivery as needed.
* Apply best practices to build and manage effective supplier management processes and strong supplier relationships and partnerships.
* Create and maintain market and supplier profiles for all nominated suppliers within the commodity.
* Continually monitor, evaluate, and report on supplier performance.
* Oversee day-to-day procurement activities, including internal and vendor communications, scheduling, delivery, and commercial terms (including any price variations).
* Implement responsible supply chain management practices as per company policy, including maintaining risk registers, heat maps, and any required corrective actions.
* Act as an effective escalation point, owning problems through to resolution for supplier delivery or commercial issues.
Skills
* Experience in a supply chain aerospace environment preferred
* Strong communication skills
* Excellent teamwork abilities
* Thorough understanding of ITAR regulations and export/import requirements
What We Offer
* Competitive compensation and benefits package
* Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
* Flexible working hours and 2 days home office
* We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
* We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
* We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.
The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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