Job Information
RTX Corporation Buyer in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Date Posted:
2024-06-17
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
Goodrich Actuation Systems Limited, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 7EH
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
What do we offer?
Competitive salary
Company performance bonus scheme
Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
Private medical insurance
Comprehensive health cash plan
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay)
Structured training & opportunities to progress
Opportunity to join ERGs (employee resource groups), participate in community projects & much more!
What does the role look like?
We're recruiting an exciting Buyer role for our Wolverhampton central team. You will be responsible for the day to day communication with our suppliers to ensure deliveries are on time, with any failures being alerted to prior, to mitigate any line stops internally.
You will build and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders, internal & external, to enable smooth communication resulting in on time deliveries. You will be driven in the sense that you push yourself to achieve high output and fulfil goals set by yourself and management.
We are looking for someone who is meticulous with the detail while taking the methodical common sense approach to task`s and problems. You must be committed to getting the job done and establishing a productive network of stakeholders at all levels internally and externally. There is large element of problem solving both as an individual and as a team with a requirement to negotiate at an entry level.
What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?
Raise & amend purchase/scheduled orders
Resolve invoice queries and issue RFQs
Challenge and notify appropriately all pricing changes
Provide critical updates/delivery status to key internal stakeholders through meeting and use of escalation file
Engage with functions outside of supply chain (Finance, Engineering, Operations, programmes etc.) to ensure a timely resolution of supply chain issues
Keeping escalation files updated with key current information in order for stakeholders to relay and act accordingly
Working with your Account Manager to develop solutions that move the business forward
Engineering knowledge/exposure is advantageous with a keen eye on quality
Assist the Account Manager on account reviews and projects in relation to your suppliers
Work with New Product Introduction (NPI) teams and engineering to ensure that new requirements and amendments are quickly identified and that supply solutions are in place to meet project timescales
Work with account managers and commodity managers on supplier strategy in-line with business requirements
Negotiate with and manage cost for suppliers in support of Commodity strategy and business financial performance as well as cost reduction targets
Timely resolve and manage supplier payment and invoice issues
Facilitate stakeholder reviews and action outcomes supporting change management and transfer programmes
What will you bring to the role?
Essential skills:
Action focused, driven to deliver concrete and sustainable results.
Ability to drive organisational change
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Desirable skills:
Engineering background would be advantageous
Data driven mindset
Team player
Methodical approach
Knowledge of the Aerospace market would be helpful
Background in supply chain, SIOP or logistics
Proven collaborator
About us:
At Collins Aerospace, we’re working side by side with our customers & partners to dream, design & deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. We are part of Raytheon Technologies & provide technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry to connect and protect people around the world. We are inventors, we are manufacturers, we work in space exploration, commercial air travel, defence & rescue applications.
Are you looking to join a dynamic global team that works across the entire Aerospace industry? If yes, get onboard the Collins Aerospace Team & play a part in expanding the opportunities to develop new products & challenge the state of art technology.
We believe Diversity drives innovation; equity eliminates obstacles, inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone can belong & succeed, contributing to a better society.
We are committed to ensuring the recruitment process is barrier-free & inclusive as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long term condition to remove barriers that may be experienced in the recruitment process.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!
Please note that potential candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks and that project access restrictions may apply to some nationalities.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.