Supply Chain Manager

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:

the sourcing strategy for their sites and products in the UK and Denmark
the supplier market and create a comprehensive supplier database, considering strategic, export, financial, quality, and programmatic boundary conditions
identified suppliers and initiate business partnership relationships
a process for new suppliers to be included in the database
and test existing contracts and initiate improvement programs and lessons learned
with external vendors to secure favourable terms
and lead strategic make/buy decisions within the company
and report key functional metrics on procurement activities, purchase requests, and order processing
and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and enhance overall procurement effectiveness
with key individuals to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company versus external suppliers
unfavourable events through data analysis and prepare control strategies
risks associated with supply contracts and agreements
expenses and foster a culture of long-term cost savings in procurement
supplier performance using key metrics and develop and lead a supplier performance improvement program
supplier purchase requisition delivery dates and their evolutions as part of daily work

What you’ll need
working experience as a Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer, or Head of Procurement
knowledge gained from the space, aerospace, or a related industry
with sourcing and procurement techniques, as well as the ability to assess market conditions
in the use of supplier or third-party management software
in data-led decision-making and working with numbers
qualifications in Aerospace, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Logistics would be advantageous
and experience of working within export control restrictions, ideally in an avionics, defence, or production environment
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:
equity stake in the company so you will really benefit from your hard work as the company grows and is successful.
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.
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