Inventory and Purchasing Manager

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Date Posted: 2024-01-10

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Pratt & Whitney Canada (UK) Ltd, Unit 13 Bilton Court, Bilton Way, Luton, LU1 1LX

PURPOSE OF JOB

To execute and be responsible for inventory for the facility including materials co-ordination, materials provisioning (sourcing and purchasing), inventory control, subcontract management and full responsibility for managing the day to day running of the stores.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Materials Provisioning and Purchasing: To provide and expedite new, used, exchange and subcontract materials for all engine work scopes and satisfy stock requirements for high volume consumables. This will involve the procurement of spare parts, monitoring and progressing delivery with vendors to ensure on time delivery utilising the SAP system. Responsible for the purchasing processes for both engine related and non-engine related products and services.
2. Inventory Control: To schedule and control the company’s inventory assets, maintaining a careful balance between providing a high-level service and meeting stock turn ratios. Manage Excess and Obsolescence (E&O) in accordance with company targets. Collaborate closely with the US & Canadian materials team.
3. Stores & Workshop Support: To ensure bonded stores are kept under tight control and to manage the Materials Technician, objectives, projects and day to day priorities and act as back-up service as and when required.

Experience

• 8+ years materials management. Inventory experience in managing warehousing and its processes.
• Degree desirable or equivalent experience.
• Purchasing experience.
• Inventory Reporting Experience.
• Experience in aviation industry (desirable).
• Team player – good interpersonal skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES APPLICABLE TO ALL ROLES

• Ensure that products and services meet the requirements of customers, quality standards and airworthiness authorities.
• Prioritise own workload within overall departmental and Company requirements.
• Assist in training of others ensuring quality standards are maintained.
• Actively participate in CORE activity and Identify opportunities for improvement in processes, working practices and team efficiency.
• Be aware of, and adhere to, Company policies and procedures including; Environmental Health and Safety Regulations, Business Ethics, Export Controls, and financial controls.
• Maintain positive working relationships with all internal departments and attend meetings if requested.
• Actively participate in company wide projects as directed by your Supervisor.
• Actively utilize the digital platforms available for effective collaboration.
• Actively search for and implement ways to make departmental and inter-departmental processes highly efficient.

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