Procurement Specialist

3 days ago


Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom Avantus Aerospace Group Full time
Procurement Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to enhance the effectiveness of sourcing as a core strategic discipline and a major driver of value creation within Avantus Aerospace Group's business.

The primary objective of this role will be to develop and implement robust processes around sourcing activities focusing on:

  • Identifying and evaluating new potential sources of supply, focusing on the need for cost reduction
  • Leading or supporting commercial negotiations
  • Monitoring the achievement of savings against agreed cost reduction targets
  • Monitoring and managing all aspects of vendor performance
  • Assisting with tactical procurement activity
  • Supporting the sales team in delivering value to our customers
  • Assisting our external sales team in managing and creating quotations for customers

The key responsibilities of this role will be to:

  • Identify new potential sources of supply and conduct all necessary technical appraisals and evaluations
  • Work with key suppliers to align stock availability to customer demand while reducing stock levels within the business using innovative supply chain methodologies
  • Ensure product is delivered and stored in a safe manner, supplied in appropriate packaging to support ease of onward processing or internal processing
  • Place orders for replenishment of product to meet customer orders and buffer stocking requirements
  • Deliver annual supplier reviews with all 'A' class suppliers
  • Ensure the supplier base operates full compliance with current policies both legal and company related to the supply of product

The knowledge, skills, and experience we will be looking for are:

  • Practical experience within the MRO sector / sealing industry
  • Working knowledge of material requirement planning (MRP)
  • Stock and inventory turns management within the supply chain
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Experience in project management
  • IT literate

Salary package: £5% performance bonus, plus a comprehensive suite of attractive benefits including pension.

Location: Worthing, England / United Kingdom

Industry: Procurement, Manufacturing & Transport



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