New Program Buyer

4 weeks ago


Pitstone, United Kingdom Safran Electrical & Power Full time

Job Summary

The New Program Buyer will be responsible for managing and coordinating the Purchasing function for new programs at Pitstone, working with multiple vendors and managing between 2-4 projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing/sourcing within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the aerospace sector, and will be able to negotiate with suppliers and manage complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and facilitate all sourcing activity, aligning commodity strategies with supplier selection and the future product roadmap
  • Ensure deployment of Design for Manufacture (DFM) processes with early supplier engagement
  • Follow a robust DTC methodology, challenging design requirements and potential over engineering
  • Create, conduct and close RFQ/RFP packages with selected supplier choice panels
  • Manage deliveries of purchase orders and communicate weekly clear to build status to program teams
  • Escalate technical issues and work with stakeholders to resolve them
  • Work with suppliers to resolve issues impacting performance, such as quality discrepancies and invoice query resolution
  • Support daily IPT meetings for assigned projects
  • Ensure project costs are captured and reported monthly via BoM costing model
  • Manage returns to vendors via the NCT process
  • Work closely with engineering to ensure design evolutions are in alignment with manufacturing leadtimes
  • Explore and exploit opportunities for cost improvement on the project
  • Work with Supplier Account Manager/Commodity Manager to negotiate prices, terms, conditions and agreements
  • Assist with BOM and MRP maintenance, including part # creation and planning parameter loading
  • Provide senior management with a weekly update on program status and risks
  • Risk Analysis – Identification and resolution of supply issues to meet business commitments
  • Strong supplier relationship management, developing a competent network of capable suppliers and partners
  • To take a proactive approach to aggressive cost reduction and design influence

Requirements

  • Purchasing/sourcing experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the aerospace sector
  • Astute commercial awareness
  • Proven experience in liaising with customers or suppliers, with a background of negotiation
  • Demonstrates healthy and productive influencing ability, which can be applied within an engineering/design/manufacturing environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills – ability to work with individuals across a range of functions and varying seniority
  • Demonstrates versatility dealing with a range of cultures, across different time zones
  • High motivation to learn, develop and perform in a fast-paced rapid prototype environment
  • Attention to detail, with a proven ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities simultaneously
  • Experience with metric creations and data presentations, with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Bias for action: Decisive and takes the initiative
  • Experience with improving processes
  • Good PC skills, confident with use of MRP systems and Microsoft office (Excel & PowerPoint)
  • Evidence of written English at interview stage

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