Senior Material Supply Delivery Leader

7 days ago

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Aviation Full time

Job Description Summary:

Reporting to the UK Sourcing Leader - Systems, this is an opportunity to lead the Material Supply Delivery team (Dowty Propellers or Cheltenham Power/Avionics).

The role will be leading a team of fulfilment specialists to deliver sustainable supply across all product platforms to multiple Customers and Programs.


Develop and communicate supplier performance and delivery commitments that support the business requirements, working cross functionally within the organisation to solve problems.

A track record of leading and building teams in a growth environment is key

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of material delivery leaders in pursuit of business goals, strategies and initiatives
  • Drive accountability for operational excellence across the fulfilment organisation
  • Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve processes and service to the organisation. Implement standard work and operating rhythms to ensure that the business performance and service to our customers is optimum. To build and develop the team in support of such goals.
  • Leads others to find creative solutions to address complex problems that may impact the organization. Has the ability to evaluate quality of information received and questions conflicting data for analysis. Uses multiple internal and external resources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
  • Engage the business leadership team to develop and execute fulfilment processes that deliver enhanced productivity
  • Accountable for metrics to demonstrate and drive individual and team performance
  • Work with Supplier Development and Commercial Sourcing teams to build on strategic suppliers
  • Understand and drive lean initiatives internally and with suppliers
  • Maintain, enhance and drive improvement of supplier on time delivery metrics
  • Closely monitor supplier performance to plan and work with suppliers to manage any required recovery plans/actions.
  • Alongside lead professional direct reports attract and retain talent. Develop expertise within the function to grow the reputation of Sourcing within the organization.
  • Establish improved health reviews with the senior leadership team

Required Qualifications:

  • This role requires significant experience in Sourcing & Supply Chain Management
  • Knowledge level is comparable to a master's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Demonstrated leadership experience in developing a high performing and motivated team
  • Ability to demonstrate high performance within a Sourcing environment
  • An advocate for the organisation and what it stands for
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to influence others and lead small teams
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and implement best practices
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced environment with multiple and competing priorities


Dowty Propellers supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

At Dowty Propellers we understand the importance of Total Reward.

Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to Dowty we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

  • Noncontributory Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Group income protection
  • Private medical cover
  • Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role.

Please note that in the event that
BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for
BPSS clearance:

BPSS

Additional Information:

Relocation Assistance Provided:
No

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