Material Buyer

Job Description

Job Description:

Location: Prestwick, Ayrshire

Hours: 37 hours per week (half-day Friday)

Type: Full-time

Travel Required: Occasional

Work Location: Site-based (100%)

Join One of Ayrshire’s largest Engineering Employers

Prestwick Aerosystems is proud to continue Ayrshire’s long-standing aircraft manufacturing tradition. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture aircraft wing structures used on Airbus commercial aircraft worldwide. As part of the Airbus family, we play a key role in delivering safe, reliable and high-quality aerospace products.

The Opportunity:

To support implementation of procurement strategy and manage multiple supplier interfaces.

How you will contribute to the team:

• You will manage a portfolio of suppliers including commercial relationship and cost per Aircraft, and support contract negotiations to ensure customer flow downs are protected.
• You will negotiate regularly with the supply base to reduce the overall costs of bought in materials and monitor performance of the supply base and provide information for management reports.
• You will develop and improve performance of suppliers with regard to cost, quality, other contract terms and service; give assistance in resolving critical shortages impacting the build schedule and analyse the supply base and identify opportunities for rationalisation.
• You will maintain an awareness of current contract law, an awareness of any potential supply risks and ensure appropriate contractual coverage with each supplier.
• You will ensure SAP is maintained and reflective on current supplier and pricing information and will provide input to monthly management reviews (CSR) in terms of supplier status.
• You will support commercial activities for implementation of engineering changes and modifications. Ensure that the cost impact is minimised whilst meeting customer demand and clear invoice queries promptly.

About you:

• Previous experience in procurement of supply chain management
• A level of interpersonal skills that allows communication both internal and external across the business
• Demonstrate a competent level of system knowledge of IT particularly excel
• Demonstrate topical knowledge of industry best practice
• Using knowledge and experience to promote and process improvements
• Good commercial and financial awareness

Why Prestwick Aerosystems?

At our Prestwick facility, you’ll find a friendly, forward-thinking workplace with excellent rewards and opportunities to grow your career.

What we will offer you:

• 37-hour week (half-day Friday)
• Defined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer)
• Shift premiums up to 33% (where applicable)
• Life assurance (4x basic salary)
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• 33 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Annual bonus linked to company performance
• Virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, and wellbeing support
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Free on-site car parking

What Happens Next:

If you’re ready to build a career that takes you further, apply today.

Successful applicants will be asked to complete:

• Right to Work check
• Employment reference checks
• Disclosure Scotland
• Pre-employment Medical (Drug and Alcohol testing)

Prestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Prestwick Aerosystems Limited

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:

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