Supply Chain Manager

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Supply Chain Manager looking for an opportunity to work with a successful leader in the Aerospace industry? The successful candidate will manage and strategically develop the Supply Chain to deliver materials and services in line with Leonardo requirements. You will also lead the Material Supply Function within MP&C to achieve company and customer requirements.

The Company proactively encourages personal development.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

• Measure and improve the performance of all suppliers using KPI’s and launching Supplier improvement activities. Initiate and manage formal supplier escalation process as required & Implement recovery plans on build stop items.
• Responsible for the strategic development of new and existing suppliers to ensure sufficient Supply Chain capacity.
• Hands on management of the Material Supply Team with responsibility to ensure materials and services to deliver in line with company requirements.
• Support supplier selection and manage the new product introduction phases of manufacture within the external supply base.
• Proven People / team management skills & Personal development while supporting team members to achieve the best results.
• Responsibility for Working Capital Reduction activity within the Supply Chain including realigning purchase orders to achieve working capital targets.
• Act as escalation point for Material Supply Team and deal with all Leonardo functions to resolve delivery issues.
• Management of all offload suppliers using KPI’s to Measure and improve the performance and launching Supplier improvement activities. Initiate and manage formal supplier escalation process as required .Implement recovery plans on build stop items.
• Global Supply Chain interface to highlight escalate and support in resolving delivery in line with in line with company requirements.
• QN management / Blocked stock management control & resolution to enable product to be made available to support requirements.

Job Family Frame Manufacturing Level 7

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Professional qualification CIPS, HNC or equivalent, with experience in an aerospace environment.
• Practical knowledge and proven hands on Supply Chain experience.
• Good product awareness and excellent manufacturing base knowledge.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships at senior level with suppliers and within Leonardo.
• Proven problem solving and issue resolution skills.
• Proven leadership skills and clear vision and focus on direction, managerial skills at functional level and within multi-functional teams.
• Analytical skills in order to develop the strategic vision.
• Supplier relationship building and good negotiation and influencing skills.
• Able to effect change, influence others – tenacious and resolute.
• Ability to travel within the UK and abroad when required.
• Awareness of Project Management and Budget Control.
• Good understanding of Quality tools & techniques and Business improvement techniques.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

LIFE AT LEONARDO

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: We offer award-winning flexible benefits plan, having won the Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023. These include; access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

To find out about all of our Company benefits please visit: https://uk.leonardocompany.com/en/people-careers/life-at-leonardo/company-benefits

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

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