To define, control, deploy and provide focus for commodity sourcing and performance on price, and total cost of acquisition, managing the flow of inbound materials from strategic vendors to meet and exceed customer service levels and commercial objectives defined by the procurement strategy.

To be responsible for the vendor performance on Quality, Cost and Delivery and accountable for Inventory impact and usage and alignment of activities in the sourcing strategies defined for the commodities.

Responsibilities include:

 - Research, analyse, assess and evaluate the supply markets, benchmark capability, supplier finances, competitor activity, emerging markets and manufacturing/product technology and act as a subject matter expert to deliver lowest cost of acquisition

 - Negotiate Long Term Agreements to support the agreed commodity strategy.

 - Operate a policy of continual improvement within the role and strive to improve all the processes that you operate including the use of advanced purchasing information systems and e-commerce

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate significant purchasing experience within a technically demanding environment and a high level of confidence in presenting to a mixed seniority management group. Furthermore they will display effective communication skills both written and oral and an ability to maintain, influence and develop supplier relationships.

Global Aerospace organisation based in Derby

to £33,000 + Benefits