Local Purchasing Manager

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
•    Build relationships with and develop customer approved supplier network to maximise service levels and ability to meet short notice MRO environment.
•    Actively manage the customer portals and MRP requirements as part of daily activities ensuring delivery requirements and turn-around times are adhered to.
•    Ensure that products and services received meet the requirements of customers, quality standards and airworthiness authorities.
•    Compile suppliers’ scorecards on a monthly bases and distribute to each key supplier and internal stakeholders where applicable.
•    Manage monthly financial reconciliation with commercial team for customer payment.
•    Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and working practice and take responsibility for implementing these.
•    Develop responsible for Supply Chain Planning/Forecasting methodologies
•    Develop Supply Chain Forecast Accuracy measurement
•    Adhere to corporate Inventory reporting and manage stock levels to meet targets
•    Manage supplier tendering activities
•    Develop tracking tools and develop practices to drive business to exceed PPV targets
•    Manage / Develop a team inline with business requirements
•    Support and be adaptable to ongoing business needs and improvement initiatives.

Competencies and Experience: (e = essential / d = desirable)
•    Experience of an equivalent role (e) 
•    Experience in a similar industry (d)
•    Ability and experience of handling aircraft parts or similar (d)
•    Familiarity with aerospace quality procedures and documentation including process documentation. (Training Provided) (d)
•    IT Proficiency
•    Ability to manage priorities in a busy working environment (e)
•    The role holder must have excellent communication skills, be able to stretch to meet targets, and be a flexible enthusiastic team player. (e)
•    ERP System experience (e)
•    Financial and Commercial competence (e).

Organisational Relationships:
•    Logistics
•    Operations
•    Planning
•    Engineering

Professional Qualifications/Education and Training: 
•    CIPS

Additional Information:
•    Flexible with regard to overtime and being on call when required.
•    The role holder will also be required to undertake any other duties within their capability and as required by the business.
 

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With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
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