Procurement Specialist

My client is a world leader in aerospace design, manufacture and support.

Your new company

My client is a world leader in aerospace design, manufacture and support and has a base in Yeovil.

Your new role

An opportunity has arisen within the Customer Support Procurement department to join a successful cross functional team delivering exemplary levels of service. You will provide value for money solutions and work in an enthusiastic team supported by the greater procurement function. There will be opportunities to develop in this role including enhancing your commercial and supply chain management skills.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Day to day management of high value Service subcontracts with US based suppliers including Boeing, Lockheed Martin
• Ensure the Company and our Customer obtain value for money
• Building supplier relationships and develop improved approaches to the support services
• Support the Material Supply Officers to ensure timely deliveries from suppliers
• Facilitate discussions between the supplier and the business related to supplier performance, technical queries, material management, and modifications

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of Procurement, ideally in the Defence/Aerospace sector but not essential.
• Engineering experience would be an advantage, ideally within military aerospace.
• Experience of Defence Aerospace Customer Support.
• Experience or aptitude for contract negotiation.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Capable of working with a degree of autonomy, have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate (competent with SAP and other company standard software).

What you'll get in return

Excellent salary and benefits package

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