Buyer, Engineering

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Heroux‑Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux‑Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Located in Runcorn, United Kingdom, our newly extended 120,000 sq. ft. facility is a fully integrated site offering comprehensive manufacturing, repair, and overhaul services to the major players in the landing gear industry. Designated as a Center of Excellence, the facility specializes in surface treatment and assembly of small to medium sized landing gear systems. The division supports several global programs, including:
Gripen – SAAB, Hawk – BAE Systems, KF21 – Hanwha Aerospace, AW101 – Leonardo Helicopters. With a strong focus on cutting‑edge technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and lean techniques, we are committed to delivering high‑value, precision‑engineered components for complex landing gear systems.

Manages the full sourcing cycle of goods and services, including the raising and management of all direct purchase documents within the ERP or other procurement systems where designated. Ensures adherence to project milestone requirements.

• Supplier Relationships: Responsible for leading and co‑ordinating supplier relationships and strategy(s) within the designated external supply chain. Lead specific supplier relationships fulfilling the accountabilities of the project/stakeholder, including full sourcing and on‑boarding of any potential new suppliers.
• Cost Management: Operating through the full sourcing life cycle, ensure the supply chain within assigned categories meet annual purchase cost commitments and project business cases using a total cost of acquisition approach, ensuring progress is reported via standard purchase cost management/budget process. Responsible for the resolution of cost issues, and maintenance of supplier pricing within the ERP system or other procurement systems.
  
  Consults with Procurement Managers and agrees counter‑measure(s).
• Delivery: Responsible for the delivery performance of those suppliers within designated categories to support programme milestone requirements, and serial production requirements if product is subject to supplier transfer. Consults with Procurement Managers and agrees counter‑measures where supplier performance falls below acceptable standards or contractual obligations.
• Quality: Support for the quality performance (typically within the sourcing phase) of those suppliers within responsible categories. Consults with relevant Procurement and Quality Managers and agrees counter‑measures where supplier performance falls below acceptable standards or contractual obligations.
• Processes and Procedures: Accountable and responsible for ensuring adherence whilst continually improving the company’s processes and procedures, maintaining procurement systems to ensure associated KPI’s are met and ensuring records are maintained in line with company and regulatory requirements. Manage delivery of business plans compliant with all regulatory and environmental frameworks.

• Experience in aerospace/direct/indirect purchasing
• CIPS Qualified (or willing to work towards)
• Global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures, and ways of working
• Understands and operates supplier relationship and category management
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Has a proven track record in delivering results, on time and on budget
• Understands value levers and cost drivers
• Understands manufacturing processes and cost drivers
• Understands total cost of acquisition impact
• Contract and supplier negotiation experience

• Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually
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