Senior Buyer

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Division info:

Located in Runcorn, United Kingdom, our newly extended 120,000 sq. ft. facility is a fully integrated site offering comprehensive manufacturing, repair, and overhaul services to the major players in the landing gear industry. Designated as a Center of Excellence, the facility specializes in surface treatment and assembly of small to medium sized landing gear systems. As a key part of the Centre of Division, supports several global programs, including: Gripen – SAAB, Hawk - BAE Systems, KF21 - Hanwha Aerospace, AW101 - Leonardo Helicopters. With a strong focus on cutting-edge technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and lean techniques, we are committed to delivering high-value, precision-engineered components for complex landing gear systems.

Job Summary:

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for the procurement of materials and services for their assigned commodities. They will work with suppliers to negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms. The Senior Buyer will also be responsible for maintaining supplier relationships and ensuring that all procurement activities are carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers


• Evaluating, selecting, and recommending new vendors to management.


• Managing inventory levels and forecasting future needs


• Working with other departments to ensure timely delivery of goods


• Ensuring quality standards are met by suppliers


• Resolving any supplier issues or concerns

Objectives

• To develop and implement strategies for procuring and managing commodities in a way that minimizes cost and risk while maximizing quality


• To monitor market trends and developments in order to make informed decisions about commodity procurement


• To manage the storage and transportation of commodities


• To ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies & procedures


• To develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. purchasing, finance, operations) as well as external stakeholders (e.g. suppliers)

Job Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, economics, or a similar field and/or CIPS.


• At least four years' experience in supply chain or commodity management.


• Solid knowledge of financial markets that influence commodity prices.


• Thorough understanding of supply chain management and procurement processes


• Good negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and suppliers.


• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills


• Highly organized with excellent time management skills


• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities


• Strong leadership qualities

What we offer?

• Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually


• Standard 37-hour week, Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays


• Generous group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution


• Life Assurance 3 x salary


• Company funded medical benefits package from day one


• Access to retail and gym discounts


• Loyalty bonuses


• Supportive environment where you can learn and grow


• A culture where diversity is valued, empowering individuals to contribute positively to the organization's success.


• Team Building social events

Héroux-Devtek aims to grow as an industry by meeting customer expectations through the dedication and commitment of its people. Heroux-Devtek emphasizes a culture cantered on the "4 Rs": Respect, Responsibility, Recognition, and Resilience. This entails fostering quality relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers, ensuring quality delivery and fairness, acknowledging employee achievements, and promoting flexibility, openness, and tenacity among employees. This approach contributes to a stable workforce and reinforces an entrepreneurial spirit, guiding employees towards shared objectives.

Equal Opportunity to Employees: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

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