Ideal Candidate
Strategic thinker who sees the big picture;
Relevant studies and professional experience 4+ years of experience;
Full professional proficiency level of English expected; French or Dutch is preferred;
Solution, results oriented mindset and work ethic;
Reliability and accuracy;
Ability to work independently with a high degree of self-motivation, confidence and assertiveness;
Diversified indirect purchasing experience;
Willingness to travel frequently (50%);
Identification with the Montana Aerospace values;
Creativity and ability to develop a flexible approach to changing conditions;
Organizational skills to ensure optimal allocation of resources.
Job Description
Liaison between the Category Manager and the local organization
Responsible for day-to-day commercial relationships to ensure proper internal and external approach to SCM activities.
Support regional/divisional cost optimization initiatives while ensuring product availability and business continuity.
Contribute to the purchasing business plan
Stay abreast of industry trends and procurement best practices
Support global projects to improve the division's purchasing processes
Continuously analyse the market. Identify supply market trends and new potential partners and assess opportunities and risks.
Support the qualification and development of new suppliers
Manage commercial and contractual negotiations and use innovative methods to ensure security of supply at the best conditions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in supply performance and quality in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and plants.
Actively support the standardization and improvement of tools and reports at Group level
Work with the legal department to conclude contractual agreements, e.g. master agreements, framework agreements, national agreements.
Company Description
World-class people offering world-class products!
When it comes to hard alloy extrusions, there is no better source than UAC. After all, this is what we do. It isn’t an afterthought, a side business. We’re known around the globe for our high-strength hard alloy aluminum extrusions with the tightest dimensional tolerances available. Of course, customers also trust us for precision machining, high-quality assembly, and superior surface treatment, as well.
To our customers in aircraft structures and other industries where precision-engineered products are critical, we act as a direct-sales manufacturer with stocking warehouse capabilities, offering the shortest lead-time in the industry. But what really makes us different is our flexibility. We are over 2,000 people at three fully integrated manufacturing locations globally – working together as one – doing whatever it takes to please our customers.
If you are interested to find out more about us, please visit www.universalalloy.com
