Operations Procurement Manager

Overview

Eaton, Titchfield, England, United Kingdom – Aerospace division. The role is Operations Procurement Manager. The aerospace business is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems. The site is relocating to a newly constructed facility in Daedalus, serving as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe.We are a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, with extensive fuel and air system test facilities for testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types.What You’ll Do

This role will lead the site procurement spend across three UK sites with a team of direct and functional personnel to execute a one supply chain approach. You will apply your knowledge of tactical procurement systems and processes, supplier management, materials management and continuous improvement tools to lead a group of site-based Supplier Performance Managers, improving supplier delivery and quality.You will be responsible for driving a culture of teamwork and performance that improves our critical supply base. You will coach, mentor and lead the team of Supplier Performance Managers to execute supplier delivery improvement through effective guidance of the FMC Ops Procurement Team, efficient resource allocation for projects, and reliable reporting to leadership, while aligning actions.You will develop individual team member leadership competencies and drive functional excellence in managing and delivering high-risk supplier components, leading supplier continuous improvement activities to improve supplier delivery and capability, and supporting supplier risk management activities such as systemic tactical improvements at chronic supplier sites.Responsibilities

Establish and maintain best-in-class processes in alignment with site procurement procedures and training guidesDevelop and maintain supplier performance analysis and reports to enable operations procurement leadership to assess supplier health and site procurement effectiveness, taking corrective action as requiredBuild organizational capability by developing commodity knowledge and procurement process expertise to support effective supplier selection, management, continuous improvement, and problem solvingMonitor supplier performance metrics (Past Due, On-Time Delivery, QA, etc.) and address performance gaps by driving defined tactical strategies per Focus Supplier Process or other short-term recovery plansWork cross-functionally with SCM, Engineering, and Operations to ensure supplier sourcing, launch, and ongoing performance meet defined targets and business needsDrive systemic operational procurement improvements at sites and Focus supplier sites through procurement/materials toolsManage other department and team duties as required, related to reliable on-time site procurement/supplier execution and supplier delivery improvementQualifications

Bachelors Degree in Program Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Engineering3-5 years’ experience in aerospace industry and Eaton products10 years’ experience leading complex multi-functional teams10 years of procurement experienceSkills

Experience and knowledge of supplier procurement processesStrong analytical skillsCommunication skills – both verbal and written with ability to produce status reportsOrganizational and planning skillsPlanning and scheduling skillsExtensive experience in Aerospace Sourcing and Materials ProcessesAbility to view cross-functional teams’ perspectivesBalance between strategic thinking and tactical decisiveness/achieving resultsAbility to build and improve key relationships with suppliersAbility to assess priorities in complex environmentsStrong leadership in promoting change to an integrated process environment; development of processesTravel up to 50%Ability to work under pressureWhat We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits packageChallenging projects in dynamic collaborative teamGreat company benefits including early finish on a FridayInternal promotion opportunities when possibleInvestment in employee growth through Eaton UniversityCommitment to reliability, safety, efficiency and sustainability in power management technologiesWellbeing focus – health and safety prioritized, tools to empower employeesThe successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.We are committed to equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination based on age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.Seniority level

DirectorEmployment type

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