Job summary
Barclay Meade's Procurement and Supply Chain team is recruiting for a Commodity Manager for an aerospace business in the Gloucester area.
Key skills required for this role
STRONG EXPERIENCE WORKING AS AN INDIRECT BUYER IS REQUIRED
Important
STRONG EXPERIENCE WORKING AS AN INDIRECT BUYER IS REQUIRED
Job description
Our client, a prominent player in the aerospace industry, is seeking a dedicated Commodity Manager to join their team. This permanent position offers a unique opportunity to manage and coordinate purchases for various commodities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drafting, acquiring validation, and deploying targeted purchasing policies for multiple commodities
* Ensuring the attainment of objectives in terms of gains and expected service levels
* Coordinating actions with concerned buyers of other companies when mandated
* Leading communication about purchasing policies under your responsibility
* Acting as an approver, expert, and key contact for your commodity
* Fostering and maintaining a UK-wide network within your commodity
Additional Responsibilities:
* Collaborating within the Purchasing Team to support business strategy
* Defining purchasing strategies for assigned categories
* Implementing the Supplier Tendering and Selection process
* Negotiating and drawing up contracts with selected suppliers
* Managing supplier relationships, including validating chosen solutions, steering improvement plans, consolidating assessments, and ensuring compliance with obligations and standards
* Maintaining up-to-date purchase data and proactively dealing with disputes
* Supporting the development of customer needs and promoting best practices with suppliers
* Complying with procurement budgets and purchase processes
Job Requirements:
* Understanding of purchasing methodologies and processes
* Proficiency in written and spoken English
* Strong numerical skills
* Highly organised with a structured approach and able to work on your own initiative
* Focused, task-oriented, and resilient to complete tasks in full
* Good communication, listening, and negotiation abilities
* Knowledge of the technical environment within the aerospace industry
* Knowledge of Industrial and Purchasing policies and legal knowledge (contracts)
* Familiarity with Lean-Sigma tools
* Previous experience within a purchasing team using purchasing information systems
* CIPS qualifications at Level 4+ (or willingness to complete)
* Educated to Degree Level, preferably in a business field (or equivalent)
Desirable Skills:
* Project Management qualification and experience
* Previous Customer Service Training qualification
Travel Specificity:
Substantial travel across UK sites and potential supplier sites may be required on an ad hoc basis.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work within the dynamic aerospace sector
* Hybrid working potential
* Supportive and collaborative work environment
* Professional development and training opportunities
* Comprehensive employee benefits package
If you are an experienced Commodity Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding role within the aerospace industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team.
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