Category Buyer

3 weeks ago


Wrexham, United Kingdom Magellan Aerospace Full time

Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for a Category Buyer

Full Time Permanent Contract

39 hours per week.

**Job location**: Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB.

Unionised site - works in partnership with Unite the Union.

The Category Lead is responsible for achieving the Lowest Total Cost of Acquisition for the allocated category focussing on the key areas of Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation and Risk. Working with key internal stakeholders to develop and deploy Category Strategies and leading Supplier Relationship Management. Implementation of Long Term Agreements to leverage group spend and drive contract compliance.

Perks and Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension plan

On site bonus scheme

Excellent career progression opportunities

Discounts available with selected mobile companies

Discounts available with selected gym membership

Employee Advantages Scheme

Long Service Awards

Occupational Health and ergonomics focussed

Extended paid Holiday Entitlement based on length of service

Free parking

Essential Responsibilities

Category Strategy - development, implementation and refresh

Cost Reduction
- meeting annual and mid term targets whilst leveraging group spend

Long Term Agreements - implementation and adherence

Service Level Agreements - implementation and adherence

Supplier Relationship Management - structured business reviews KPI driven

Stakeholder Engagement - working with key functions to deliver on service

KPI reporting - responsible for supplier performance Quality/Cost/Delivery/Innovation/Risk

Supplier negotiations - key contact with the supplier base

Payment Terms - leading the cash flow improvement process

Supplier & Industry benchmarking - implementation of best practice

Operational Procurement escalation support linked to poor performance against contractual terms

Business Continuity - responsible for mitigating risk

Corporate Governance, Systems and Procedure compliance - sourcing within guidelines

Continuous Improvement to achieve the Lowest Total Cost of Acquisition and Process

NPI & change management - working with Category Lead NPI to ensure allocated Categories meet business targets

Commercial Bid for new work - supporting the Commercial Function in the Bid Process

Make versus Buy - leading the Category decision working with key functions

Position Requirements

**Academic**:
Degree

**Experience**:
1- 2 years Procurement experience or equivalent in a customer facing role

**Professional Accreditations**:
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply desired or working towards the qualification

**Key Competencies**:
Functional knowledge of process and product

Cost Management

Category Management

Supplier and Stakeholder Relationship Management

Financial and Commercial awareness

Contracts including legal awareness

Project Management

Other skills/Abilities

**Skills**:
Negotiation

Results orientated - meets deadlines, identifies actions, achieves goals

Innovator - thinks creatively, anticipates changes, produces solutions

Complier - follows procedures and encourages others to as well

**Abilities**:
Communication

Problem Solving

Influencing

Team player

Decision making

**Personal Attributes**:
Positive “can do attitude”

Proactivity with a solution orientated approach

Resilience to overcome problems

Adaptability and flexible to new ideas and ways of working

Accountability

Influencer - builds relationships and effectively presents arguments

Self starter

**About us**:
Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name “Magellan Aerospace Corporation” in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company’s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.

At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team


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