Assistant Manager Components & Landing Systems Procurement

Role Introduction

Reports to: Components and Landing Systems Procurement Manager

The role is part of a global team in our Procurement and Aircraft Trading (APD) department who are dedicated to creating strong partnerships which help us understand the cost drivers and remove non value-adding cost, creating brand value through a compliant, ethical and sustainable manner that balances business needs and corporate responsibility.

As the Assistant Manager Components and Landing Systems Procurement, you will be responsible for improving the productivity and value of the category by collaborating with client departments to manage third party expenditure through demand management, category planning and supply relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and drive category opportunities in conjunction with client departments and the category manager.
• Assist and support the category manager in carrying out any other relevant duties which may be required.
• Develop strong supplier relationships and ensure suppliers deliver as per their contractual obligations with a focus on long term supplier relationship management.
• Lead supplier assessment and benchmarking process and conduct detailed analytical work for planning purposes.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing process, from market research, RFP preparation, financial analysis, negotiation and evaluation to contracting.

Requirements

• University Graduate. Business and/or aviation related degree will be an advantage.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant commercial experience and a relevant environment. Strong background in Procurement. A relevant professional qualification will be an advantage (e.g. CIPS).
• Relevant experience in supply market analysis, cost evaluation and contract management.
• Knowledge of the category economics and operating model is desirable.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and commercial skills.
• Excellent interpersonal; and communication skills, with a proven ability to effectively develop relationships with cross-functional teams and at a multiple organisation levels.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective leadership and change management skills.
• Numerate and with good computer skills.
• Fluent in spoken English.

Personal & Application Information

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