Buying Manager

2 weeks ago


Crick Monmouthshire, United Kingdom Acro Aircraft Seating Full time

Procurement Manager
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.
25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension
• Healthcare scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts
• Training opportunities
• Demonstrated management skills that ensure supply chain alignment, empowering, motivating, and inspiring confidence in others
· Experience in negotiating and implementing legal contracts
· Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and inventory control processes
· Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with commercial supplier organizations and negotiating with suppliers
· Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, VA/VE, problem-solving tools, and components of a lean/continuous improvement work environment
· Ability to present data effectively to all levels of the business
· Strong commercial acumen
· Five years of similar supply chain experience within manufacturing, preferably aerospace
· Proven ability to make business decisions based on quantitative data and weigh alternative solutions
· Clean and current driving license required; occasional business travel may be necessary
· CIPS accreditation or relevant related degree depending on industry experience
The Parent Company of ACRO Aircraft Seating is Zhejiang Tiancheng Controls Co., Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Acro Aircraft Seating is an equal opportunities employer.
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Acro Aircraft Seating uses reserve lists for positions where more than one candidate is deemed suitable for a position.


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