The NPI Procurement lead is responsible for the overall coordination of New Programmes, major Change Programmes and major Work Transfer within Procurement. The NPI Lead acts as the conduit into Procurement to ensure the function is prepared and aligned to meet future business requirements on major projects and provides feedback as part of the bid process. Working closely with Category Leads to ensure sourcing aligns with programme requirements from a Quality, Cost, Delivery and Risk perspective and that the Gated Process is adhered to.
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
- New Programmes/Change Programmes/Work Transfer – lead the coordination of information and requirements with the programme teams to define the scope for the procurement function
- Cost Reduction – work with Category Leads to ensure target costs are achieved and develop cost reduction "bridges" where required
- Long Term Agreements – work with the CL to ensure contractual flow down of terms and conditions are in place to fit overall strategy
- Supplier Relationship Management – support the business reviews from a NPI perspective
- Stakeholder Engagement – work with key functions to provide a consolidated procurement overview from concept stage to start of production
- KPI reporting – responsible for reporting performance linked to NPI timelines and requirements
- Supplier negotiations – support the CL as required to meet programme targets
- Communication – ensure the function is fully aware of programme timelines and key milestones
- Supply Chain Map – responsible for developing overall mapping per project, including assessments of lead‑times and single points of failure risk mitigations
- Bill of Materials analysis – actual and synthetic cost modelling in support of the bid model
- Strategic Sourcing Board – work with the CL to ensure compliance and milestones achieved
- Business Continuity – work with the CL to ensure risk mitigation plans are robust to meet programme requirements
- Corporate Governance, Systems and Procedure compliance – source within guidelines
- Continuous Improvement – ensure Procurement is reviewing and refining the process
- Make versus Buy – support where necessary and drive compliance within the project
- Attend daily/weekly sessions to update on progress
- Support the NPI process as and when required
Academic Qualifications
- Degree desirable
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) desired or working towards the qualification
Experience
- 3–5 years procurement experience or equivalent in a customer‑facing or programme management role
- Aeronautic experience preferred but not essential
Key Competencies
- NPI – knowledge of the process
- Cost Management
- Category Management awareness
- Supplier and Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Financial and Commercial awareness
- Contracts including legal awareness
- Project Management, Negotiation
- Results orientated – meets deadlines, identifies actions, achieves goals
- Innovator – thinks creatively, anticipates changes, produces solutions
- Complier – follows procedures and encourages others to do the same
Abilities
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Influencing
- Team Player
- Decision Making
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
Company Overview
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.
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