Evolito

Evolito was spun out of YASA Limited to exclusively industrialise the next-generation electric motor technology and IP for the rapidly-growing aerospace market.

By accelerating the adoption of electric propulsion, we will help revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free electric air transportation.

As part of our current high-growth phase, we are looking for a Head of Supply Chain to join the team to develop the overall Evolito procurement and purchasing strategy, including leading and developing a team of Supply Chain professionals.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and evolving a strategic supply chain supporting each of Evolito’s product family road-maps
• Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and contractors to ensure a high quality, reliable source of supplies, services and information
• Ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring that the team are aware of the policies and their individual responsibilities and accountabilities
• Ensuring that supplier bids and contracts are negotiated in an efficient and ethical manner
• Working with the Engineering, Operations and Quality Teams to deliver equipment from suppliers that meets our specification, quality, schedule and cost requirements
• Supporting in the MPS and MRP process as a key stakeholder, taking responsibility for supplier delivery performance adherence
• Providing monthly and quarterly reports on cost and schedule performance in line with Evolito targets
• Leading on cost by actively pursuing cost reduction or cost avoidance activity, often requiring multi stakeholder buy-in
• Supporting investigations and resolving claims for delay, poor quality or performance.

Skills and experience required:

• Previous proven experience building and leading a high performing team of Supply Chain professionals
• Experience of direct procurement in similar complex environments such as automotive, aerospace, energy infrastructure, rail etc.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management processes, and principles of supply chain
• Detailed understanding of Lifecycle Management and Business Management Systems
• Good commercial acumen and experience of writing and negotiating contracts with suppliers
• Experience managing complex contracts in a delivery phase
• Experienced with risk management
• Instinctive problem-solving skills coupled with a sound analytical approach
• Ability to work under pressure while managing conflicting demands against tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Excellent collaboration and team working skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A flexible approach to work
• UK driving license and ability to travel.

 

Are you Evolito?

Apply now for immediate consideration.