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Job Description

Supply Chain Manager
  
KDC are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead our clients Manufacturing Engineering & Supply Chain activities in Scotland and Denmark.  
You will be responsible for leading and planning the overall supply chain process, working with the suppliers, and owning the product management. You will be an integral part of the manufacturing function, working alongside the purchasing and quality teams, and reporting at a C-Suit level.
  
The Position

The position includes the following tasks and responsibilities:  

• Develop the sourcing strategy for their 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

What you’ll need

• 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

Benefits

For the right candidate, they offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

• An equity stake in the company so you will really benefit from your hard work as the company grows and is successful. 
• You need to be on-site in Scotland due to the nature of the position, export controls and security, but they are happy to sponsor visas for you and your family and provide relocation assistance as required.
• Company Cycle to Work scheme