Category Manager -Transport Logistics
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Date Posted:
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Goodrich Actuation Systems Limited Stafford Road Wolverhampton WV10 7EHPosition Role Type:
UnspecifiedWhat do we offer
- Competitive salary
- Company performance bonus scheme
- Pension scheme up to 10 employer contribution
- Private medical insurance
- Comprehensive health cash plan
- 25 days annual leave bank holidays
- Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance discounted gym memberships Maternity/ adoption leave up to 52 weeks first 26 weeks at full pay subsequent 26 at 50 (basic pay) and Paternity/NonPregnant Parent/ Coadopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
- Structured training & opportunities to progress
What does the role look like
Weve created an exciting Commodity Manager role to be responsible for our Transport & Logistics functions across our Actuation Systems business. In this role you will manage and take ownership of Logistics spend and increase the profitability of the site by procuring fit for purpose materials and services at the most competitive cost.
Were looking for someone with excellent stakeholder management skills who can manage up as well as down. You will be data driven but have the ability to use that data to make informed business decisions.
Based in Wolverhampton but as outlined supporting all Actuation sites internationally you will play an active role in developing and delivering commercial strategies for their commodity areas leveraging volume and business partnering.
What will your daytoday responsibilities look like
- Guarantee Supply & Quality Secure a continuous supply chain with clear defined quality standards.
- Drive Smart DecisionMaking Provide strategic recommendations to Business Units challenging requirements when needed and ensuring alignment for a seamless decisionmaking process.
- Embed Procurement in the Business Foster customer engagement where procurement plays a vital integrated role.
- Shape Category Strategies Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their needs develop category strategies and secure business signoff at key levels.
- Translate Global Strategy into Action Convert global commodity strategies into European plans aligning our global sites to maximise synergies.
- Negotiate & Compete Lead tenders conduct indepth analysis and create negotiation strategies to challenge suppliers and secure the best commercial outcomeswithout compromising on quality or service.
- Support Business Growth Ensure procurement readiness for launches securing new suppliers and contracts for required materials.
- Enforce Procurement Excellence Uphold procurement policies processes and spend compliance rules across all categories.
- Maximise Quality Service & Cost Efficiency Develop and manage category strategies that balance toptier quality service and cost while driving continuous innovation.
- Optimise Supplier Selection Search qualify and onboard suppliers aligned with strategic objectives.
- Lock in Strong Contracts Negotiate robust agreements embedding KPIs and SLAs tailored to business needs.
- Elevate Supplier Performance Monitor key metrics drive action plans and continuously enhance supplier performance.
- Innovate Through Supplier Collaboration Build sustainable partnerships that unlock added value and innovation.
- Harness Expertise for Innovation Leverage category knowledge to identify and drive continuous improvement and innovation.
What will you bring to the role
Essential skills:
- Previous experience in a Category Manager role within Logistics transport
- Data driven with the ability to use data to make excellent commercial decisions
- Agile & ability to engage at all levels
Desirable skills:
- Project management capability to drive projects through to their conclusion.
- Strategic & creative thinking
- Drive and ability to work independently
- Excellent use to analytics
- Good working knowledge of continuous improvement tools
- Excellent knowledge of supply chain
About us:
At Collins Aerospace were working side by side with our customers & partners to dream design & deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. We are part of Raytheon Technologies & provide technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry to connect and protect people around the world. We are inventors we are manufacturers we work in space exploration commercial air travel defence & rescue applications.
Are you looking to join a dynamic global team that works across the entire Aerospace industry If yes get onboard the Collins Aerospace Team & play a part in expanding the opportunities to develop new products & challenge the state of art technology.
Apply now and be part of the team thats redefining aerospace every day!
Please note that potential candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks and that project access restrictions may apply to some nationalities.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
