Category Lead Mro - Hassocks, United Kingdom - Clearline Recruitmentment Ltd

Clearline Recruitmentment Ltd

Verified Company

Hassocks, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Our client is a world-leading provider of services to the transport industry. They are looking to recruit a Category Lead to work within their MRO team.

Responsibilities

Report on MRO Vendor performance in accordance with MRO Departmental KPI's; value, delivery, reliability, compliance, and service
Report on existing MRO Vendor contracts ensuring service levels
Negotiation and implementation of Vendor agreements and GTAs
Undertake component analysis, effectivity, repair shop capability and vendor sourcing
Working closely with the key stakeholders in Operational MRO, Asset Purchasing, Sales and Technical teams to develop effective communication and working strategies to ensure a consistent approach to Vendors
Management of the daily tactical work to ensure timely responses in allocating Repair vendors for Stock requests, aircraft teardown projects, exchanges taken, customer core returns, Repair Management and Sales Support requests.
Work with existing and potential vendors, securing best price through vendor negotiations, collaboration, and benchmarking.
Control costs by means of the most effective solutions to maximise savings, including but not limited to vendor discounts and rebate agreements
Host regular vendor interface meetings, both on site at Vendor or at HQ; targeting poor performing vendors, ensuring thorough records are kept, and solutions to any issues agreed and followed up on.
Responsible for the monthly reporting of allocated category of spend.
Provide vendor sourcing and pricing in support of new business and bid support.
Maintain & record procurement information utilising database to include Vendor and Strategic partner bid feedback
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and able to develop good relationships with people at all levels.
Support MRO leadership with vendor ratings and assist with Compliance & business objectives
Understand and adhere to Export Control regulations where relevant

Requirements:

Background in Supply Chain at Tactical or Strategic levels preferred
Experience in the Aviation industry/environment/role is preferred
Problem solving ability and experience in the use of Root Cause & Corrective actions
Numerate, accurate with the ability to meet deadlines
Analytical thinking and reporting skills.
Selfmotivated and flexible with the ability to succeed in a busy environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels
Strong organisation and administration skills, Ability to prioritise and manage workloads
Excellent computer literacy, highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook with some experience of Quantum and webbased Aircraft parts databases preferred
Ability to travel when required

Job Title:
Category Lead MRO

Location:
Sayers Common, West Sussex

Salary:
£32,170 - £42,465 per annum, depending upon experience

Full Time
For more information, please contact Chloe McCausland at Clearline Recruitment.