Evolito

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.