Procurement Manager

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Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net‑zero world. We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise‑free air transportation.

Evolito develops and manufactures class‑leading, lightweight, high‑power, and high‑torque‑density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and General Aviation.

As well as ultra‑high performance, low‑weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months.

As part of our current high‑growth phase, we are looking for a Procurement Manager to be responsible for early‑stage sourcing, market analysis, and supply chain activities, with a focus on supporting engineering and R&D through supplier relationship management.

• Lead and deliver sourcing strategies aligned to business development, operational and product development needs
• Analyse and produce industrialisation roadmaps
• Act as the supply chain lead for make/buy analysis including detailed cost and non‑cost appraisal of options
• Analyse supply chain cost drivers for procurement activity and proactively use this analysis to develop the Evolito commercial position for negotiations.
• Gather, share and assess market intelligence
• Own the business case development for complex procurements
• Manage the procurement lifecycle for your procurement activity
• Ensure contractual commitments are appropriate to the risk and requirements
• Lead contract negotiations for strategic and complex sourcing activity
• Maximise opportunities for return on investment through commercial agreements while meeting the production schedule and objectives
• Establish and manage key supplier relationships and develop contract management plans for key suppliers
• Monitor supply chain operational risk and integrate supplier management process within the business
• Develop and implement KPIs for relevant contracts
• Own improvement plans where required to achieve high levels of execution
• Contribute to the supplier and supply chain risk register and manage risk mitigation plans.

• Qualified to CIPS Level 5 or equivalent (MCIPs preferable)
• Previous proven experience in a similar role
• Demonstrable experience in leading and delivering supply agreements and/or complex negotiations
• Ability to assess cost, quality and lead time risks/benefits and make appropriate procurement decisions for the goods and/or services requested
  
  Ability to understand and analyse supply chain cost drivers and actively use this analysis in negotiations
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, both internal and external
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions to deliver project and business objectives
• Ability to influence, challenge and understand business need including statements of work and develop a commercial position that meets the business need
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using ERP systems
• Knowledge and experience of AS9100 or ISO
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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing