Buyer - Bicester, United Kingdom - Evolito

Evolito

Verified Company

Bicester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Evolito is a world-leading pioneer in the development of electric propulsion systems for the emerging electrification of the aerospace market.

By accelerating the adoption of electric propulsion, we will help revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free electric air transportation.

As part of our current high-growth phase, we are looking for a Buyer to join the team to own the procurement for the development of our production capability.

Your role will be primarily focused on the procurement of materiel and services to support in house manufacturing capability for non-flight materiel, including tooling, equipment, aids to production, and other enabling requirements.

You will have the opportunity to work as part of an experienced team of aerospace Buyers and Supply Chain Managers, supporting your personal growth and development in an emerging technology market.

Key responsibilities will include:_
Taking ownership of supplier performance and development in your category(s) of spend
Assessing the cost, quality, and lead time risks/benefits to make appropriate procurement decisions for the goods and/or services in your category of spend
Owning and delivering the full procurement lifecycle, from identification of suppliers through to placing POs, expediting, management returns and nonconformities
Identify and manage supplier KPIs and invoice queries for responsible categories
Developing and maintaining a tooling and equipment management system
Developing and maintaining preferred suppliers with the Supplier Quality Management team
Supporting Engineering, Test, and Production departments with consumable requirements and nonflight materials
Supporting initiatives to improve productivity in production
Supporting the Supply Chain Managers in the delivery and management of Capex and facilities procurement including tendering, negotiating on Terms and Conditions and executing Service Level Agreements where appropriate
Negotiating, executing and maintaining site facilities, IT and logistics contracts
Identifying and implementing cost reduction initiatives for your category of spend.
Skills and experience required:_
Previous proven experience in a Procurement role
Ability to assess cost, quality and lead time risks/benefits and make appropriate procurement decisions for the goods and/or services requested
Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, both internal and external
Ability to work collaboratively across functions to deliver project and business objectives
Ability to read and understand technical drawings
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Proactive and positive approach to work with a creative approach to problem solving
Good attention to detail
A flexible approach to work.
Desirable:_
CIPS Level 4 or equivalent, or working towards accreditation
Experience of evaluating through life costs and benefits through the procurement process
Previous experience supporting procurement in manufacturing environments (automotive, aerospace, or industrial)
Experience in managing a range of service providers.

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