Evolito was spun out by 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 an Indirect Buyer to join the team to develop, continuously improve, and support Operations and other Evolito departments with procurement of non-flight materials to support manufacture of our products.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Taking ownership of indirect supplier performance and development
- Supporting tactical procurement activities such as placing POs, expediting, supplier returns, manage supplier KPIs, invoice queries for responsible categories
- Developing and maintaining a supplier tooling register for production tooling
- Developing and maintaining an indirect preferred suppliers list
- Supporting engineering, test, and production departments with consumable requirements and non-flight materials
- Supporting initiatives to improve productivity in production
- Supporting Capex and facilities procurement including tendering, negotiating on Terms and Conditions and executing Service Level Agreements where appropriate
- Negotiating, executing and maintaining site facilities, IT and logistics contracts
- Identifying and implementing cost reduction initiatives for this category of spend
Skills and experience required:
- Previous experience in a similar role within Procurement
- Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, both internal and external
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Proactive and positive approach to work with a creative approach to problem solving
- Good attention to detail
- Effective team player
- A flexible approach to work
Desirable:
- CIPS Level 4 or equivalent, or working towards accreditation
- Previous experience supporting indirect procurement in manufacturing environments (automotive, aerospace, or industrial)
- Experience with Capex procurement
- Experience in managing a range of service providers
Are you Evolito?
Apply now for immediate consideration.