Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for a NPI Procurement Lead.

• Full time, permanent position
• 39 hours per week
• Job location: Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB.
• Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.

The NPI Procurement lead is responsible for the overall co-ordination of New Programmes, major Change Programmes and major Work Transfer within Procurement. The NPI Lead is the conduit into Procurement to ensure the function is prepared and aligned to meet the future business requirements on major projects and providing feedback as part of the bid process. Working closely with the Category Leads to ensure sourcing is in line with programme requirements from a Quality, Cost, Delivery and Risk perspective and that the Gated Process is adhered to.

Perks and Benefits

• A company culture that promotes work life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking
• 25 off local gym membership
  
  

Essential Responsibilities

• New Programmes / Change Programmes / Work Transfer – leading the co-ordination of information and requirements with the programme teams to define the scope for the procurement function
• Cost Reduction- working with the Category Leads (CL) to ensure target costs are achieved and developing cost reduction “bridges” where required
• Long Term Agreements – working with the CL to ensure contractual flow down of terms and conditions are in place to fit overall strategy
• Supplier Relationship Management – support the business reviews from a NPI perspective
• Stakeholder Engagement – working with key functions to provide a consolidated procurement overview: Concept stage to start of production
• KPI reporting – responsible for reporting performance linked to NPI timelines and requirements
• Supplier negotiations – support the CL as required to meet programme targets
• Communication – ensure the function is fully aware of programme timelines, key milestones
• Supply Chain Map – responsible for developing overall mapping per project – including assessments for lead-times and single points of failure risk mitigations
• Bill of Materials analysis – actual and synthetic cost modelling in support of the bid model
• Strategic Sourcing Board – working with the CL to ensure compliance and milestones achieved
• Business Continuity – working with the CL to ensure risk mitigation plans are robust to meet programme requirements
• Corporate Governance, Systems and Procedure compliance – sourcing within guidelines
• Continuous Improvement – ensure Procurement are reviewing/refining the process
• Make versus Buy – support where necessary and drive compliance within the project
• Attend daily/weekly sessions to update on progress
• Support the NPI process as and when required

Position Requirements

Academic:

• Degree Desirable
• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) desired or working towards the qualification

Experience:

• 3-5 years Procurement experience or equivalent in a customer facing or programme management role
• Aeronautic experience preferred but not essential

Key Competencies:

• NPI – knowledge of the process
• Cost Management
• Category Management awareness
• Supplier and Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Financial and Commercial awareness
• Contracts including legal awareness
• Project Management
  
  

Other skills/Abilities

Skills:

• Negotiation
• Results orientated - meets deadlines, identifies actions, achieves goals
• Innovator - thinks creatively, anticipates changes, produces solutions
• Complier – follows procedures and encourages others to as well

Abilities:

• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Influencing
• Team Player
• Decision Making

Personal Attributes:

• Positive can-do attitude
• Proactivity with a solution orientated approach
• Resilience to overcome problems
• Adaptability and flexibility to new ideas and ways of working
• Accountability
• Influencer – builds relationships and effectively presents arguments
• Self starter
  
  

About us:

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name “Magellan Aerospace Corporation” in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company’s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.

At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

Confidentiality

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated. Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity. This document is intended to provide the reader with information and is not a contractual document. Some of the material therefore may be subject to change.