Category Buyer

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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent