Acro Acro Aircraft Seating Ltd
Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
Acro Acro Aircraft Seating Ltd, Northampton, Massachusetts, us, 01061
Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
Acro Aircraft Seating is one of the UK’s leading and fastest growing manufacturers of passenger seats for commercial airlines around the world. We are an agile, innovative business at the forefront of disrupting the aerospace market. Through modern methodologies, lean techniques, inspired innovation, and passion to be the best, Acro is positioning itself to be the world’s leading aircraft seating supplier.
Collaboration is one of Acro’s core values, by working together and applying our skills and expertise across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations, we find the solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges and how we deliver our promises today and tomorrow.
Our drive to continuously improve and build a culture of learning agility, developing our skills, performance and quality towards an increasingly digital and sustainable future has led to substantial growth in our team at all levels.
We are currently seeking a talented Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to join our Team.
Location:
Crick, Northampton (NN6)Salary:
Competitive
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
25 days holiday + bank holidaysPensionLife assuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeTraining opportunities37.5 hours per week - 1pm finish on a Friday
Purpose of the role:
As the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, you will lead the Procurement & Supply Chain to execute timely, cost effective purchasing of production and consumable materials within the scopes and policies determined.
To be successful in this position you will have/be;Significant relevant experience within a progressive manufacturing environment.Demonstratable management skills that ensure supply chain alignment across the wider business, which empowers and motivates while inspiring confidence and respect from others.Effective time management skills and adept at multitasking and changing priorities.Broad commodities expertise/knowledge relevant to aerospace seat builds. Including soft trim, fabrics, packaging, consumables, fasteners, machining, extrusions forming, composites and plastics.Relevant experience in the negotiation and implementation of legal contracts relating to purchase agreements, long-term agreements and specific vendor-managed inventory agreements.Conversant with ERP/MRP systems and inventory control processes.Good interpersonal skills necessary to deal at highest levels of commercial supplier organisations to influence internally and negotiate externally with suppliers.Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, VA/VE, problem-solving tools and components of a lean/ continuous improvement work environment.Ability to present data effectively at all levels of the business.Excellent Commercial acumen.Five years’ experience in a similar supply chain role within manufacturing (preferably aerospace).Builds positive working and collaborative working relations with direct reports and peer groups.Proven ability to make business decisions based on quantitative data and weigh alternative solutions.A clean and current driving licence is required, with occasional requirements for business travel.The requirement to work outside of core hours is dependent on business needs.CIPS accreditation or relevant related degree dependent on industry experience.
The Parent Company of ACRO Aircraft seating is Zhejiang Tiancheng Controls Co., Ltd headquartered in China. We therefore welcome Mandarin language capability as a desirable requirement.
Acro Aircraft Seating are an equal opportunities employer. Please view our website for access to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
The closing date for applications is 13 September 2024.
Please note: This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. Acro Aircraft Seating uses reserve lists for positions where more than one candidate is deemed suitable for a position. Reserve lists are in place for 12 months, during which time reserve candidates may be offered the same or similar post should one become available.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Acro Aircraft Seating is one of the UK’s leading and fastest growing manufacturers of passenger seats for commercial airlines around the world. We are an agile, innovative business at the forefront of disrupting the aerospace market. Through modern methodologies, lean techniques, inspired innovation, and passion to be the best, Acro is positioning itself to be the world’s leading aircraft seating supplier.
Collaboration is one of Acro’s core values, by working together and applying our skills and expertise across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations, we find the solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges and how we deliver our promises today and tomorrow.
Our drive to continuously improve and build a culture of learning agility, developing our skills, performance and quality towards an increasingly digital and sustainable future has led to substantial growth in our team at all levels.
We are currently seeking a talented Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to join our Team.
Location:
Crick, Northampton (NN6)Salary:
Competitive
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
25 days holiday + bank holidaysPensionLife assuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeTraining opportunities37.5 hours per week - 1pm finish on a Friday
Purpose of the role:
As the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, you will lead the Procurement & Supply Chain to execute timely, cost effective purchasing of production and consumable materials within the scopes and policies determined.
To be successful in this position you will have/be;Significant relevant experience within a progressive manufacturing environment.Demonstratable management skills that ensure supply chain alignment across the wider business, which empowers and motivates while inspiring confidence and respect from others.Effective time management skills and adept at multitasking and changing priorities.Broad commodities expertise/knowledge relevant to aerospace seat builds. Including soft trim, fabrics, packaging, consumables, fasteners, machining, extrusions forming, composites and plastics.Relevant experience in the negotiation and implementation of legal contracts relating to purchase agreements, long-term agreements and specific vendor-managed inventory agreements.Conversant with ERP/MRP systems and inventory control processes.Good interpersonal skills necessary to deal at highest levels of commercial supplier organisations to influence internally and negotiate externally with suppliers.Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, VA/VE, problem-solving tools and components of a lean/ continuous improvement work environment.Ability to present data effectively at all levels of the business.Excellent Commercial acumen.Five years’ experience in a similar supply chain role within manufacturing (preferably aerospace).Builds positive working and collaborative working relations with direct reports and peer groups.Proven ability to make business decisions based on quantitative data and weigh alternative solutions.A clean and current driving licence is required, with occasional requirements for business travel.The requirement to work outside of core hours is dependent on business needs.CIPS accreditation or relevant related degree dependent on industry experience.
The Parent Company of ACRO Aircraft seating is Zhejiang Tiancheng Controls Co., Ltd headquartered in China. We therefore welcome Mandarin language capability as a desirable requirement.
Acro Aircraft Seating are an equal opportunities employer. Please view our website for access to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
The closing date for applications is 13 September 2024.
Please note: This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. Acro Aircraft Seating uses reserve lists for positions where more than one candidate is deemed suitable for a position. Reserve lists are in place for 12 months, during which time reserve candidates may be offered the same or similar post should one become available.#J-18808-Ljbffr