Job Description:
We invite applications for a Supplier Coordinator position, based at our Kintore premises (Aberdeen).
Please note that this is a fixed term contract for a period of 12 months.
The Supplier Coordinator is responsible for the efficient forecasting, planning and purchasing of all consumable and rotable/repairable aircraft parts, including engines required to sustain scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance of all aircraft operated by Bristow Group.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support Business Unit aircraft parts requirements for all aircraft parts, including support for scheduled maintenance also.
1. Review outstanding requisitions, in accordance with KPIs:Set up buyer codes.Set up SAP queries.Cancel when reconciling against reservations/SM.
2. Liaise with Business Stakeholders;
3. Liaise with Supply Chain Management and Suppliers (including OEMs);
4. Coordinate purchase of requirements in line with Wanted Receipt Dates and Priority;
5. Develop and maintain commercial awareness;
6. Review and resolve items placed in quarantine that have goods receipt discrepancies.
Procurement:
7. Understand component repair requirements;
8. Convert requisitions to purchase orders and release approved purchase orders;
9. Purchase in accordance with supplier agreements and KPIs;
10. Manage outstanding Purchase Orders whilst expediting internally/externally and reconciling open orders against requirements;
11. Resolve invoice discrepancies as required in a timely manner;
12. Manage purchasing consistent with warranty agreements.
Activity/Forecast & Performance Reporting:
13. Liaise with management to ensure purchasing activity will support planned activity;
14. Run Shortage report from SAP and report/manage data;
15. Maintain awareness and report supplier performance;
16. Understand the market and supplier base capability;
17. Communicate purchasing data based on performance of part and supplier;
18. Identify trends/issues and report them.
Control Repairable Parts Pool:
19. Maintain sound communication with Engineering department for return of core items;
20. Understand and develop Turnaround Time with suppliers to improve performance and reduce inventory;
21. Avoid delay in returns and consequent penalties for return of core items.
Manage Information:
22. Understand & comply with airworthiness legislation;
23. Maintain visibility of critical information (CIL-TAT-Cost-Performance);
24. Liaise with suppliers:Expedite requirements where necessary.Challenge and report poor performance.Discuss requirements through calls / emails.
25. Understand risk and report issues quickly;
26. React to requests for support and information promptly.
PERSON SPECIFICATION: (minimum education requirements, key skills and experience)
Qualifications:
27. Educated to Degree level or equivalent work experience.
Experience:
28. Understanding and knowledge of:ERP systems;Supplier management;Repair management;MS Office (Excel).
29. Previous experience of working in a fast moving, demanding purchasing organisation.
Skills:
30. Able to demonstrate the ability to identify risk and deal with issues in an effective manner, and to be capable of dealing with critical issues that occur;
31. A good communicator, able to develop relationships, who is organised and analytical;
32. Good IT skills in MS Excel, Word and Power Point;
33. Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate at senior level;
34. Effective interpersonal skills to develop internal and external relationships;
35. Ability to act proactively and prioritise work with limited supervision;
36. Ability to negotiate and influence both internally and with suppliers.
All applicants must be currently eligible to work and live in the UK. All Applicants should submit a CV.
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 29th November 2024 (COB)