Procurement Officer - Defence Projects

Job Title: Procurement Officer – Defence Projects
Location: Coventry, UK
Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon – Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri)
Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent & Hybrid Working (subject to operational needs)
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 (subject to experience)

JOB SUMMARY

This is a great opportunity to broaden your skills and effectively manage a variety of procurement responsibilities for a global armour technology manufacturer. If you are up for a challenge and want to work for a fast-paced and unique business that designs, manufactures, and integrates advanced protective products, then this may be the role for you!

We are looking for a Procurement professional with experience of managing time-critical engineering procurement projects consisting of fabrications, electrical harnessing, and general engineered components manufactured to detailed technical drawings.

The successful candidate would also have experience of sourcing a variety of OEM and/or ‘off-the-shelf’ products in support of our expanding Aftermarket business sector.

WHAT DO WE DO AT NP AEROSPACE?

NP Aerospace is a global armour technology manufacturer and vehicle integrator with high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.

Our Mission is “To improve and protect lives”

Our Vision is “To be a leading provider of innovative solutions that save lives and solve our customers’ complex challenges.”

Our Values are Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication.

Our range of combat-proven body armour from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits contains some of the most advanced composite materials, and we have a team of R&D engineers working to develop next-generation solutions. Our expertise also extends to highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world’s largest defence organisations.

NP Aerospace was originally established in 1926 and has served the defence industry for over 40 years, growing into an agile and diverse company with an expanding Business Development team both in the UK and North America.

Do you want to work for a company that develops products that make a difference? Read on and visit our LinkedIn page to find out more about us!

BENEFITS

• Discretionary Half Year Bonus
• Hybrid Working (subject to operational needs)
• Flexible working hours
• Holidays – 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays + Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Two weeks paid leave for Reservists to attend yearly training/camp
• Pension – ER/EE – 3%/5% = 8% combined
• Life Cover – 3 x base salary
• BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan

Please note: If successful, you will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act and successfully pass the necessary checks before you can begin your employment with NP Aerospace.

JOB DUTIES

Typical Job Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with the Project Management team to ensure all supplier costs and timescales are in line with project and business deliverables.
• Agreed supplier responsibility, working with SQA to resolve issues and continually deliver improvements.
• Agree all sources for materials/service requirements, ensuring that suppliers are listed on the Company approved supplier listing and that pricing and terms of trade are agreed, flowed down, and adhered to.
• Maintain supplier quotation database.
• Drive effective use of the business management system (QAD) in all aspects of the role.
• Support all live projects, attending project review, planning meetings, and bid support.
• Operate within the Procurement Team, establishing, maintaining, and managing a supply base capable of supporting the business requirements and project timescales.
• Drive supply chain improvements, delivering cost savings and supplier improvements.
• Negotiate supply contracts with new and existing suppliers to support business requirements including pricing, delivery terms, lead-times, etc.
• Ensure all relevant terms and conditions are flowed down to the supply chain and management of the supplier to ensure these are adhered to.
• Place purchase orders and expedite deliveries.
• Manage open purchase order records.

Critical outputs and achievements required:

• Reporting against set KPI criteria including cost reduction and supplier delivery performance.
• Effectively operate individually and as part of a team, managing suppliers to ensure support of business priorities.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of ITAR/Foreign Controls is an advantage.
• Experience of working within a manufacturing/production environment as a procurement officer with responsibilities for both Production and Aftermarket requirements.
• Experience of managing and developing a wide-ranging supplier portfolio.