Commercial and Procurement Manager

JMC Aviation are working with a MRO company based in Southend , looking to recruit a new Commercial and Procurement Manager to join their team. This client is a leading MRO which have been operating for over 30 years, providing outstanding customer service and helping their employees progress within their roles. They offer in-house component repair, overhaul and maintenance of a range of aircraft types. This is a Permanent Position based in Southend. Working Monday - Friday (08:30 - 17:00). Salary and Benefits Generous Annual Leave Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance Employee Cash Plan Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Schemes Professional Growth and Development State-of-the-Art Equipment and Technology Ongoing Training and Certification Programmes Career Advancement Opportunities The Role The primary purpose of this role to manage the commercial and procurement teams to ensure successful processes for quoting/contracting and bought in services that support company operations and deliver a seamless customer experience. The role will also support the General Manager in contract negotiation and introducing new business opportunities. Other duties involve: Key commercial and procurement company representative for all contractual issues, including contract negotiations. Provide commercial insights, driving profitable growth and supporting the delivery of the organisation's long-term goals. Support reviews of existing pricing structure and competitor pricing. Ensure the development, implementation, and management of efficient and effective commercial and procurement company procedures. Accountable for compliance with applicable customer and supplier contractual requirements and regulations in all aspects of the activity (e.g., HMRC import/export, Export control ). Daily liaison with operations Department Heads to provide information and ensure Department Heads understand contractual obligations regarding service delivery requirements. Monitor the day-to-day commercial performance of each customer account, including management of additional works over and above the contract limit of liability to ensure no commercial leakage. Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies to ensure adequate stock levels, availability, and optimum inventory turnover, including re-sale of unrequired stock. Identify reliable suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement of materials and equipment. Organise and manage team working time, including holiday, ensuring continuous coverage of the company operation. Ensure secure upkeep of commercial and procurement electronic records, in line with data protection regulations. Provide detailed customer/supplier/operational information, metrics, and reports to the General Manager as and when required. Participate in internal and external audits. Assist with content of company marketing literature and out-going correspondence. In order to be successful in this role the Commercial and Procurement Manager will need to demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Demonstrable Commercial and Procurement Management experience within a similar role in an MRO environment. Demonstrable experience in Contract Law and negotiation of Commercial terms with customers and suppliers. Successful track record of customer account management and new business wins, with experience of working with a Business Development Manager. Demonstrable experience in developing robust supply chain solutions through the implementation of comprehensive Procurement strategies to monitor and manage stock levels. Demonstrable experience of Managing multiple teams within different disciplines whilst managing own workload. Demonstrable experience of developing effective and efficient Commercial and Procurement procedures. Demonstrable experience of production of KPI's to monitor performance and identify appropriate improvement opportunities. Right to live and work in the UK If you think this is the role for you and you have the necessary skills and attributes, please apply today or contact JMC Aviation for more details. Please note that due to the high level of applicants we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates regarding this role. For this opportunity JMC Aviation Ltd is acting as an employment agency

Location: Southend-On-Sea, GB

Posted Date: 1/15/2025