Our client is seeking a friendly, professional individual with aerospace experience to join the team on a compressed, full-time 4-day workweek.
Tech Connect Group has exclusively partnered with a leading Tier 1 Aerospace manufacturer who is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their expanding team in Congleton, Cheshire. An international business is in an exciting period of growth, and this newly created role will support the team’s growth.
This business operates across a condensed working week, of 7:30 - 5 pm, Monday to Thursday.
Key responsibilities:
*Manage an allocated supplier portfolio, overseeing the end-to-end purchase order lifecycle and maintaining accurate ERP/MRP master data.
*Drive supplier delivery performance (OTIF) by analysing MRP outputs, managing order signals (expediting/deferring), and optimising inventory levels.
*Conduct regular supplier capacity reviews and risk assessments in line with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to ensure continuity of supply.
*Act as the primary interface for suppliers, building collaborative relationships and leading monthly business reviews with senior leadership.
*Procurement in daily GEMBA/Tier meetings and partner with Engineering, Quality, and Ops to eliminate supply roadblocks.
*Champion operational excellence by resolving non-conformance/invoice queries and participating in Kaizen or Value Stream Mapping events.
Key Skills & Experience:
*Previous working experience in the aerospace sector
*Self-assured and confident, able to push back to stakeholders
*Enthusiastic and passionate about their work
*Able to directly collaborate with key stakeholders
If this sounds of interest please apply!