purchasing agent Bristol, England
Job description
About Us: It’s an exciting time to be part of the UK’s aerospace sector. As the world recovers from the COVID pandemic, there has been a surge in global demand for air travel. The Broadway Group have a long-established reputation of supplying parts to aerospace OEMS across Civil and Military platforms.
As a Tier One supplier to Aerospace OEMs and Primes, Broadway Group is well positioned to take advantage of the growth in the aerospace sector. The Group has invested heavily in its capability and has two divisions, the first manufactures aero-engine components and the second focuses on aero-structure parts and assemblies.
The role: The purchasing lead is responsible for ensuring optimal supply chain performance to support business requirements and growth. Applying proven purchasing techniques to maximise commercial leverage through commodity structures, benchmarking information gathering and strong negotiation techniques.
Responsibilities:
- Initiating and leading supply chain improvement actions that challenge existing cost bases
- Developing action plans that drive improvement and business profitability
- Identifying supply sources and gaining competitive quotations for the purchase of raw materials
- Negotiating terms, discounts, rebates etc with suppliers
- Developing and maintaining supplier performance KPIS and reporting as appropriate
- Developing and maintaining a supplier performance chart, and leading any actions with poor performing suppliers
- Developing and maintaining a preferred supplier list
- Driving out unnecessary expenditure and the timely delivery of contractual solutions within the Project timescales.
- Carrying out supplier visits, audits and approvals as required
- Ownership, auditing and reporting for purchasing specific AS9100 procedure development and adherence.
- Compliance management of import regulation requirements and accountabilities.
- You may be required to work alternative hours as required by business needs
- You may be required to perform any other reasonable duties/specific projects from time to time and as directed by management.
Skills & Experience:
- Excellent planning and negotiation skills
- Ability to communicate confidently with employees and customers at all levels
- Proven commercial experience
- Previous purchasing and supply chain experience
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
- CIPS qualified
- Previous manufacturing experience
- Previous aerospace experience
- Knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 quality systems
Hours of Work, Remuneration & Benefits
- Monday - Friday (Early Finish Friday)
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Company Pension Scheme
- Health Care Cash Plan
- DIS Benefit
- Employee Referral programme
- Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol, BS5 7UH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship to legally work in the UK?
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Aerospace Industry: 1 year (required)
- Customer support: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
