Buyer

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 a Buyer to join the team to own the procurement for the development of production capability. Your role will be primarily focused on the procurement of goods and services to support in-house manufacturing capability for non-flight materiel including tooling, equipment, aids to production and other enabling requirements.

You will have the opportunity to work as part of an experienced team of aerospace Buyers and Supply Chain Managers, supporting your personal growth and development in an emerging technology market.
- Key responsibilities will include:_
- Taking ownership of supplier performance and development in category(s) of spend
- Assessing the cost, quality and lead time risks/benefits to make appropriate procurement decisions for the goods and/or services in category of spend
- Owning and delivering the full procurement lifecycle, from identification of suppliers through to placing POs, expediting, management returns, and non-conformities
- Identifying and managing supplier KPIs and invoice queries for responsible categories
- Developing and maintaining a preferred suppliers with the Supplier Quality Management team
- Delivering procurement activity for the Engineering, Test and Production departments including maintenance, consumables, plant equipment and non-flight materials
- Supporting initiatives to improve productivity in production
- Supporting the Supply Chain Managers in the delivery and management of Capex and facilities procurement including tendering, negotiating on terms and conditions and executing Service Level Agreements where appropriate
- Negotiating, executing and maintaining site facilities, IT and logistics contracts
- Identifying and implementing cost reduction initiatives for your category of spend
- Owning and delivering direct production goods and services
- Skills and experience required:_
- Previous experience in a Procurement role
- Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, both internal and external
- Ability to assess cost, quality and lead time risks/benefits and make appropriate procurement decisions for the goods and/or services requested
- Ability to work collaboratively across functions to deliver project and business objectives
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Proactive and positive approach to work with a creative approach to problem solving
- A flexible approach to work
- Good attention to detail
- Desirable:_
- CIPS Level 4 or equivalent, or working towards accreditation
- Experience of evaluating through life costs and benefits through the procurement process
- Previous experience supporting procurement in manufacturing environments (automotive, aerospace, or industrial)
- Experience in managing a range of service providers

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