Procurement Manager

2 weeks ago


Bicester Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Evolito Ltd Full time

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Evolito's mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net-zero world. We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free air transportation.

Evolito develops and manufactures class-leading, lightweight, high-power, and high-torque-density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and General Aviation.

As well as ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high-integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months.

As part of our current high-growth phase, we are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join the team. Your role will be primarily focused on early sourcing, market and supply chain management activity including supporting the engineering team in developing and managing supplier relationships for research and development activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Lead, develop and deliver sourcing strategies aligned to business development, operational and product development needs.
  • Analyse and produce industrialisation roadmaps for your area of responsibility.
  • Supply chain lead for make/buy analysis including detailed cost and non-cost appraisal of options.
  • Analysing supply chain cost drivers for procurement activity and pro-actively use this analysis to develop the Evolito commercial position for negotiations.
  • Gather, share and assess market intelligence relevant to your commodity or project.
  • Own business case development for complex procurements in your area of responsibility.
  • Manage the procurement lifecycle for your procurement activity.
  • Ensure contractual commitments are appropriate to the risk and requirements.
  • Lead contract negotiations for strategic and complex sourcing activity.
  • Maximise opportunities for return on investment through commercial agreements while meeting the production schedule and objectives.
  • Establish and manage key supplier relationships and develop contract management plans for key suppliers.
  • Monitor supply chain operational risk and integrate supplier management process within the business.
  • Develop and implement KPI's for relevant contracts. Own improvement plans where required to achieve high levels of execution.
  • Contribute to the supplier and supply chain risk register and manage risk mitigation plans.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Skills and experience required:

  • Qualified to CIPS Level 5 or equivalent. MCIPs preferable.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, both internal and external
  • Demonstrable experience in leading and delivering supply agreements and/or complex negotiations.
  • Ability to assess cost, quality and lead time risks/benefits and make appropriate procurement decisions for the goods and/or services requested.
  • Works collaboratively across functions to deliver project and business objectives
  • Ability to influence, challenge and understand business need including statements of work and develop a commercial position that meets the business need.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to understand and analyse supply chain costs drivers and actively use this analysis in negotiations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable:

  • Experience using ERP systems.
  • Knowledge and experience of AS9100 or ISO9001

Are you Evolito?

If you think you are up for this challenge please get in touch today

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