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Supply Lead
Hybrid – Tewkesbury
Fixed Term Position 9 months

We are looking for a Supplier Lead for our client within the Aerospace industry, based in Tewkesbury.
Please note the nature of this role will require working with teams located in different time zones, resulting in the need to be flexible with working hours, as required.
The role also involves travel throughout the UK and Europe.

 As a Supplier Lead, you’ll be responsible for the management of assigned suppliers. You’ll develop and maintain effective relationships with your designated and the supply chain team. You will also evaluate supplier performance including the identification and

An ideal candidate will be able to use their regional and supplier knowledge to provide input to supply chain planning. Identification and pursuit of quality, cost, delivery, and lead time improvements.

Key Responsibilities – Supply Lead

Responsible for developing and managing effective supplier relationships to achieve the business requirements.
Responsible for the surveillance and monitoring of assigned suppliers.
Evaluation of supplier performance including the Identification & mitigation of risk.
Provides effective purchase order management to insure current and verified delivery information is reflected using standard systems and processes.
Ensures the effective and timely closure of root cause and corrective actions.
When necessary expedites supplier deliveries to achieve site operational requirements.
Leads problem solving activities to resolve issue affecting supplier relationships and supply chain performance.
Support and potentially lead supplier performance recovery & improvement activities.
Provides regional support for supplier selection, supplier development and NPI.
Using regional and supplier knowledge to provide input to supply chain planning.
Identification and pursuit of quality, cost, delivery, and lead time improvements.
An ideal candidate for the Supply Lead role would have:

A bachelor’s degree level education, preferred in the fields of engineering, supply chain, or business.
Greater than 5 years of progressive experience (usually post-education) in the field of manufacturing or engineering (preferably Aerospace)
Desired qualifications would include Certification in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Program Management, additional education, and a master’s degree in business and engineering.
An engineering or technical background is preferable, along with Project/Program Management experience.
Good negotiating skills, combined with knowledge of procurement and contractual law are preferred.
Strong communication skills are required in the form of written, verbal, and formal presentations.
Ability to deal with a variety of tasks at any one time and understand the priorities and to be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Full, clean driving license essential
For more information on this role, please contact Jules Bujalska on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

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 Omega is an employment business specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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