We invite applications for a Supplier Coordinator position, based at our Kintore premises (Aberdeen).Please note that this is a fixed term contract providing temporary maternity leave cover until approximately July 2025.
The Supplier Coordinator is responsible for the efficient forecasting, planning and purchasing of all consumable and rotable/repairable aircraft parts, including engines required to sustain scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance of all aircraft operated by Bristow Group.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Support Business Unit aircraft parts requirements for all aircraft parts, including support for scheduled maintenance also.Review outstanding requisitions, in accordance with KPIs:Set up buyer codes.Set up SAP queries.Cancel when reconciling against reservations/SM.Liaise with Business Stakeholders;Liaise with Supply Chain Management and Suppliers (including OEMs);Coordinate purchase of requirements in line with Wanted Receipt Dates and Priority;Develop and maintain commercial awareness;Review and resolve items placed in quarantine that have goods receipt discrepancies.Procurement:Understand component repair requirements;Convert requisitions to purchase orders and release approved purchase orders;Purchase in accordance with supplier agreements and KPIs;Manage outstanding Purchase Orders whilst expediting internally/externally and reconciling open orders against requirements;Resolve invoice discrepancies as required in a timely manner;Manage purchasing consistent with warranty agreements.Activity/Forecast & Performance Reporting:Liaise with management to ensure purchasing activity will support planned activity;Run Shortage report from SAP and report/manage data;Maintain awareness and report supplier performance;Understand the market and supplier base capability;Communicate purchasing data based on performance of part and supplier;Identify trends/issues and report them.Control Repairable Parts Pool:Maintain sound communication with Engineering department for return of core items;Understand and develop Turnaround Time with suppliers to improve performance and reduce inventory;Avoid delay in returns and consequent penalties for return of core items.Manage Information:Understand & comply with airworthiness legislation;Maintain visibility of critical information (CIL-TAT-Cost-Performance);Liaise with suppliers:Expedite requirements where necessary.Challenge and report poor performance.Discuss requirements through calls / emails.Understand risk and report issues quickly;React to requests for support and information promptly.PERSON SPECIFICATION: (minimum education requirements, key skills and experience)Qualifications:Educated to Degree level or equivalent work experience.Experience:Understanding and knowledge of:ERP systems;Supplier management;Repair management;MS Office (Excel).Previous experience of working in a fast moving, demanding purchasing organisation.Skills:Able to demonstrate the ability to identify risk and deal with issues in an effective manner, and to be capable of dealing with critical issues that occur; A good communicator, able to develop relationships, who is organised and analytical;Good IT skills in MS Excel, Word and Power Point;Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate at senior level;Effective interpersonal skills to develop internal and external relationships;Ability to act proactively and prioritise work with limited supervision;Ability to negotiate and influence both internally and with suppliers.All applicants must be currently eligible to work and live in the UK.
All Applicants should submit a CV.Closing Date for Applications: Friday 22nd November 2024 (COB)