Procurement Project Specialist

Purpose
As a Project Specialist, you will be a Procurement focal for all delivery and quality aspects for a defined group of suppliers, production cells and customer programmes, responsible for coordinating and managing Procurement activities to achieve two key objectives; enable operational flow and achieve customer (programme) delivery milestones.
Working cross-functionally will be a key success factor for this role, with support and attendance essential at production cell daily stand-ups and regular customer (programme) reviews. In addition, collaborating closely with Commodity buyers will be a fundamental element of the role, to ensure the Project Specialist is fully enabled and empowered to identify and mitigate delivery risk, and manage and resolve delivery issues, across ACS UK OEM and AFM (Spares) demands, in a thriving NPI production environment. A key aspect will therefore also be establishing effective supplier relationships and driving supplier performance, particularly in delivery and quality activities.
Key Responsibilities
- A Procurement focal for all delivery and quality aspects within a defined group of suppliers, production cells and customer programmes
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations and Programmes, including support and attendance at production cell daily stand-ups and regular customer (programme) reviews
- Identify and mitigate supply chain delivery risks, which otherwise might impact operational flow and / or attainment of customer (programme) delivery milestones
- Lead, facilitate and co-ordinate resolution to wide-ranging and varied delivery issues (technical, design, quality, engineering and customer free-issue)
- Undertake transactional activities for suppliers, such as order book management, to ensure clear and accurate supplier delivery due dates are represented in the MRP system
- Build and manage supplier relationships, driving performance particularly on delivery and quality fronts
- Support and contribute to supplier evaluations and audits, in collaboration with Commodity Buyers
- Progress change requests (once raised by Commodity Buyers), through collaboration with Planning, Design and other key internal stakeholders
- Manage supplier replenishment once an SNCR (Supplier Non-Conformance) task has been raised with suppliers (via Commodity Buyers)
- Liaise with the Logistics function as necessary to support and coordinate delivery requirements
- Input to (when required) strategic sourcing activity led by Commodity Buyers
- Drive sustainable and ethical Procurement practices across the supply-chain
- Contribute to identification of opportunities and functional projects, for continuous improvement within the supply chain
- Support (when required) resolution of supplier invoice queries, led by Commodity Buyers
- Support and input (as necessary) supplier delivery and quality performance for commercial bids for both OEM and AFM (Spares)
Key Performance Measures
Supplier OTIF to MRP Date (%)
P/O lines in arrears to MRP (and depth) – OEM and Spares (ex. F/I, G-I and >3 days)
P/O due date > MRP Date requirement (P/O lines)
P/O due dates in the past (P/O Lines)
Goods In Quarantine – TRT
Goods in Quarantine – Open Issues (Qty)
Open Works Order P/O shortages – Purchased and F/I
P/O line changes > 7 days pushout (qty)
Courier Expedite Spend (£) vs Budget
Supplier Quality % (GRN’s vs SNCR’s)
Knowledge, Education, Skills and Experience
Knowledge:
- Strong working knowledge of Procurement principles
- Knowledge of operating within the Engineering / Manufacturing sector, particularly in OEM, Aftermarket and NPI environments
- Knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain concepts (demand and supply planning)
- Knowledge of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Microsoft Project
- Understanding of operating within MRP / ERP systems
Education
- Educated to degree level although experience and / or vocational qualifications are also valued
- CIPS qualification / Advanced Practitioner or equivalent is encouraged
- Ability to demonstrate continuous personal development
Skills and competencies
- Adept at maintaining business relationships with internal and external stakeholders, even in geographically dispersed teams
- Flexible attitude and resilience, with the ability to work in a high pressure, rapidly changing environment
- Professional-level communication required (verbal, written, listening), with the ability to distil information and data clearly and concisely
- Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative team player able to work across functions, businesses and geographies
- Demonstrates exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers
- Skilled in structured problem solving and root cause analysis
- Able to proactively identify and evaluate risks and issues, and problem solve with creative and innovative thinking
- The ability to influence decision making at all levels, and across all functions
- Strong initiative and commitment to accomplishing work and achieving results / deadlines
- Offers new ideas and creative suggestions for continuous improvement
- Actively participates in professional development and training opportunities
- Leader or influencer of change (processes, projects, procedures)
- Proficient technology skills (ERP, PowerBI, Microsoft Office)
Professional experience
- Demonstrated experience in Procurement principles (>3 years)
- Demonstrated experience (>3 years) in a fast-paced manufacturing environment – Aerospace or highly regulated industry is preferred
- Sound understanding of end-to-end supply-chain planning and MRP / ERP systems
- Experience in Global Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and risk management
Key Relationships & Interaction
Internal Relationships & Interactions:
Confident working with all key stakeholders and across functions, including Operations, Programmes, Design, Engineering, Quality, etc.
External Relationships & Interactions:
Confident working with external suppliers of all sizes and in all geographies
Other material requirements, such as working arrangements, travel requirements:
- Travel as and when required
Please note;
* Numerous positions at AVIC Cabin Systems UK LTD are governed by security and export control regulations. These rules indicate that elements such as your nationality/ any prior nationalities you may have held, and your birthplace can influence the positions you are qualified to undertake within the organisation. All candidates must at least meet the baseline personnel security standard. Additionally, certain roles demand elevated levels of National security vetting.
ACS UK ltd is an equal opportunities employer