Category Buyer

Position Summary Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for a Category Buyer. Full Time Permanent Position 39 hours per week.

Job location:

Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB
. Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.

The Category buyer is responsible for supporting the category leads with live projects and any on-site support that is required for sourcing. The candidate will also be working with key internal stakeholders to develop and help deploy Category Strategies.

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

Long Service Awards Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service

Free parking
25% off local gym membership

Essential Responsibilities Undertake all purchasing responsibilities to support the P2P (Purchase to Pay) process. This includes processing purchase requisitions into purchase orders and new supplier applications for individual sites and supporting invoice queries (when the Procurement team's responsibility)
Managing, negotiating and contracting RFQs and tenders for specific allocated projects

Lead/attend daily meetings, update respective KPIs and monitor supplier performance

Develop strong supplier relationships

Support supplier business reviews, capacity assessments and risk reviews

Identify & record cost saving opportunities

Achieve the lowest total cost of acquisition for goods and services taking into account quality, cost, delivery & service requirements

Working with Category Leads and Managers to manage Operational requirements to implement commodity strategies

Set up and maintain correct sourcing/purchasing parameters in the ERP system

Lead the activity in expediting / late deliveries

Support internal and external audits

Position Requirements Academic:
University degree in Business Administration, Engineering or similar Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply desired or working towards the qualification

Experience:

1- 2 years Procurement experience or equivalent in a customer-facing role

Key

Competencies:

Functional knowledge of process and product

Experience in data analytics and system are requested Cost Management Supplier and Stakeholder Relationship Management Financial and Commercial Awareness SAP knowledge is desirable

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:
Communication Problem-Solving Influencing Team  player

Decision making

Commercial acumen

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…