Supplier Manager

Ihre Aufgaben

My client is a global supplier of aerospace components and wishes to recruit for a brand new Key Supplier Manager position. The role will involve extensive UK travel, very occasional overseas travel, and when not travelling will be a WFH based role.

The successful candidate will work closely with team members and key suppliers' teams to ensure that day-to-day supply chain business results are achieved. They will monitor and lead processes and by facing potential criticalities to maximize their Suppliers' reliability and service levels.,

• Partner with key suppliers to pursue problem solving and continuous improvement activities, with the objective of enhancing overall performance.

• Perform capacity and capability assessments at the suppliers' premises. E.g. If a supplier continually fails to deliver on time, review the supplier's onsite processes and make recommendations for improvements to be better able to service the customer.

• Anticipate delivery and quality issues and drive problem resolution at the suppliers' site.

• Analyse quality and delivery KPIs to provide the supplier with a delivery and quality oversight, analysis, and performance tracking.

• Implement proactive and reactive strategies by identifying risks and executing action plans.

• Report results to the internal stakeholders at various levels of the organisation.

• Involve internal customers in problem resolution when needed.

• Maintain and foster the best relationship possible with key suppliers.

Ihr Profil

• Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or similar preferred

• 5 years+ previous relevant work experience in the aviation industry

• Willing to travel extensively

• Understanding of quality systems and processes

• Knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO-9001 requirements

• Proficient in MS Office suite, especially Excel

• Knowledge of SAP software

• Strong communication, negotiating & project coordination skills

• Excellent problem-solving ability with good analytical & organisational skills

• Fluent in written and spoken English

• Holds full rights to live and work in the UK without future sponsorship requirements

Wir bieten Ihnen

• Salary: £50,000

• car allowance

• Attractive benefits package. More details available on request.