May 1
Along with managing the product, you will be in charge of overseeing and directing the entire supply chain process and collaborating with the suppliers. Working with our purchasing and quality teams and reporting to the C-Suit level, you will be a crucial member of our production team.
Develop the Orbex sourcing strategy for our sites and products in the UK and Denmark
Monitor the supplier market and create a comprehensive supplier database, considering strategic, export, financial, quality, and programmatic boundary conditions
Investigate identified suppliers and initiate business partnership relationships
Establish a process for new suppliers to be included in the database
Evaluate and test existing contracts and initiate improvement programs and lessons learned
Negotiate with external vendors to secure favourable terms
Organise and lead strategic make/buy decisions within the company
Track and report key functional metrics on procurement activities, purchase requests, and order processing
Monitor and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and enhance overall procurement effectiveness
Collaborate with key individuals to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company versus external suppliers
Anticipate unfavourable events through data analysis and prepare control strategies
Manage risks associated with supply contracts and agreements
Control expenses and foster a culture of long-term cost savings in procurement
Monitor supplier performance using key metrics and develop and lead a supplier performance improvement program
Monitor supplier purchase requisition delivery dates and their evolutions as part of daily work
Demonstrated working experience as a Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer, or Head of Procurement
Technical knowledge gained from the space, aerospace, or a related industry
Familiarity with sourcing and procurement techniques, as well as the ability to assess market conditions
Proficiency in the use of supplier or third-party management software
Experience in data-led decision-making and working with numbers
Recognised qualifications in Aerospace, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Logistics would be advantageous
Understanding and experience of working within export control restrictions, ideally in an avionics, defence, or production environment
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
Orbex is a high-paced, startup culture where you will be encouraged to take assume responsibility for tasks and see them through.
It is imperative that you take initiative, communicate openly, and can collaborate with technical and non-technical team members.
You must be able to thrive in an international, diverse, and multicultural environment.
For the right candidate, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
Competitive salary
An equity stake in the company so you will really benefit from your hard work as the company grows and is successful.
Our roles need to be on-site in Scotland due to the nature of the position, export controls and security, but we are happy to sponsor visas for you and your family and provide relocation assistance as required.
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