Job Description: Location: Prestwick, Ayrshire Hours: 37 hours per week (half-day Friday) Type: Full-time Travel Required: Occasional Work Location: Site-based (100%) Join One of Ayrshire’s largest Engineering Employers Prestwick Aerosystems is proud to continue Ayrshire’s long-standing aircraft manufacturing tradition. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture aircraft wing structures used on Airbus commercial aircraft worldwide. As part of the Airbus family, we play a key role in delivering safe, reliable and high-quality aerospace products. The Opportunity: To support implementation of procurement strategy and manage multiple supplier interfaces. How you will contribute to the team: You will manage a portfolio of suppliers including commercial relationship and cost per Aircraft, and support contract negotiations to ensure customer flow downs are protected. You will negotiate regularly with the supply base to reduce the overall costs of bought in materials and monitor performance of the supply base and provide information for management reports. You will develop and improve performance of suppliers with regard to cost, quality, other contract terms and service; give assistance in resolving critical shortages impacting the build schedule and analyse the supply base and identify opportunities for rationalisation. You will maintain an awareness of current contract law, an awareness of any potential supply risks and ensure appropriate contractual coverage with each supplier. You will ensure SAP is maintained and reflective on current supplier and pricing information and will provide input to monthly management reviews (CSR) in terms of supplier status. You will support commercial activities for implementation of engineering changes and modifications. Ensure that the cost impact is minimised whilst meeting customer demand and clear invoice queries promptly. About you: Previous experience in procurement of supply chain management A level of interpersonal skills that allows communication both internal and external across the business Demonstrate a competent level of system knowledge of IT particularly excel Demonstrate topical knowledge of industry best practice Using knowledge and experience to promote and process improvements Good commercial and financial awareness Why Prestwick Aerosystems? At our Prestwick facility, you’ll find a friendly, forward-thinking workplace with excellent rewards and opportunities to grow your career. What we will offer you: 37-hour week (half-day Friday) Defined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer) Shift premiums up to 33% (where applicable) Life assurance (4x basic salary) Overtime paid at time and a half 33 days annual leave (rising with service) Annual bonus linked to company performance Virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, and wellbeing support Professional development and training opportunities Free on-site car parking What Happens Next: If you’re ready to build a career that takes you further, apply today. Successful applicants will be asked to complete: Right to Work check Employment reference checks Disclosure Scotland Pre-employment Medical (Drug and Alcohol testing) Prestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Prestwick Aerosystems Limited Employment Type: Permanent Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Your application data will be processed by Prestwick Aerosystems and other companies under the control of Airbus for all necessary hiring, vetting, and security checks. This processing is required to assess your suitability for employment. For full details on how and why Airbus uses your data, please see our Privacy Notice. Prestwick Aerosystems is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. As a part of Airbus, Prestwick Aerosystems is committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Prestwick Aerosystems or Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. At Prestwick Aerosystems, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.