Buyer - Northamptonshire, United Kingdom - Acro Aircraft Seating

    Acro Aircraft Seating
    Acro Aircraft Seating Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Acro Aircraft Seating is one of the UK's leading and fastest-growing manufacturers of passenger seats for commercial airlines around the world. We are an agile, innovative business at the forefront of disrupting the aerospace market. Through modern methodologies, lean techniques, inspired innovation, and passion for being the best, Acro is positioning itself to be the world's leading aircraft seating supplier.

    Collaboration is one of Acro's core values, by working together and applying our skills and expertise across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations, we find the solutions to our clients' most complex challenges and how we deliver our promises today and tomorrow.

    Location: UK

    Salary: Competitive

    EXCELLENT BENEFITS


    • 25 days holiday + bank holidays


    • Pension


    • Healthcare scheme


    • Life assurance


    • Employee Assistance Programme


    • Retail discounts


    • Training opportunities


    • 37.5 hours per week – 1 pm finish on a Friday

    To be successful in this position, you will have/be;

    · Solid understanding of MRP/ERP systems and procurement processes is essential

    · Ability to deliver results within tight timeframes in a fast-moving environment

    · Attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve problems in a systematic way

    · Ability to manage risk and identify and leverage cost drivers

    · Great communication skills and the ability to develop good cross-functional, collaborative working relationships

    · Analytical thinker, able to articulate the case and engage people to achieve the end goal

    · A confident decision maker with a clear, thought-out rationale for judgements made

    · Flexible to adapt to changing situations and environments

    · Process driven with evidence of working knowledge of procurement / supply chain processes and procedures

    · Able to work, think and make decisions autonomously

    · Intermediate/Advanced MS Office Skills

    Desirable:

    · Previous experience in material/supply planning in an aerospace manufacturing environment

    · Previous experience in project purchasing and relationship management

    The Parent Company of ACRO Aircraft Seating is Zhejiang Tiancheng Controls Co., Ltd headquartered in China.

    We really want to hear from you, so don't miss your opportunity to join us Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.

    Acro Aircraft Seating is an equal opportunities employer.

    Please view our website for access to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

    The closing date for applications is 05 April 2024.

    Please note: This advertmay close early if sufficient applications are received. Acro Aircraft Seating uses reserve lists for positions where more than one candidate is deemed suitable for a position. Reserve lists are in place for 12 months, during which time reserve candidates may be offered the same or similar post should one become available.