Date Posted:
2022-09-27-07:00
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
GBR02: Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY75PY, United Kingdom
Summary of Role:
Within the Weapons and Sensors Business Area, one of the largest operating areas within the Raytheon UK business, the dynamic Procurement team are an integral part of the Supply Chain team. The Team are involved in several exciting and high-profile programmes and accountable for partnering and promoting relationship management strategies, resolving risk and challenges within the supply chain and bring material & services into Raytheon safeguarding continuity of supply, to the highest quality and deliver on time.
Reporting to the Procurement Manager for the Weapons and Sensors Business Area, the Buyer will place POs, manage order books, expedite the suppliers and ensure the suppliers deliver material on time and in full (OTIF) and manage the Procure-2-Pay phases of the lifecycle. The Buyer will also liaise with suppliers at various management levels to drive improvement and resolve disputes.
At Raytheon UK (RSL), we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach and yours as a RSL employee.
If you think you have what it takes and want to join a dynamic organisation, then read on!
Main Duties (Leading and/or Supporting):
- Liaising with peers from other disciplines and businesses and the Functional SLT.
- Places POs for purchases for materials, services, and supplies
- Manage the supplier order book
- Identifies supplier risks and provides solutions
- Ensures that requirements (prime contract, quality, terms and conditions) are properly communicated to suppliers.
- Manages supplier performance to cost, schedule and quality requirements.
- Interfaces with internal and supplier cross-functional organisations.
- Continually assesses and promotes sustainable and responsible procurement, including social, cultural and diversity values in the organisation and throughout the supply chain
- Facilitates relationships between programme office / functional organisations and suppliers.
- Utilises good communication skills and techniques when managing suppliers.
- Initiates and participates in supplier assessments and development activities.
Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
- Flexible and positive attitude
- Able to perform effectively in a multi-functional team
- Excellent verbal and written communications
- Experience of problem solving and dispute resolution
- Administration of delivery/acceptance/invoicing of goods and services
- Good negotiation skills
- Excellent IT skills and navigate though Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Email applications
- Experience or knowledge of MRP, SAP and purchase order placement/ material receipt processes
- Good presentation skills
Desirable:
- Experience in Procurement and/or Commodity teams
- Experience of developing and managing Subcontractor Relationship Management and collaborative working
- Knowledge of import / export legislation and logistical requirements
- Experience of working with international suppliers / programmes
- MCIPS (Level 5, 6 or 7) / BA / MBA / B.Eng / M.Eng / MSc or equivalent
About Raytheon UK
With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.
Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business
About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Raytheon Career Development:
Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.
Standard Benefits:
· 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays
· Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
· 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’
· Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice scheme’s.
· Enhanced sick pay scheme
· Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave.
· 37hr working week, with an early finish Friday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements).
- Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities.
- Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).
Diversity:
Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.
Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including Raytheon Women's Network, RayBAME, YesNet (Young Employees Success Network), Raytheon Reservist Network (RaRe), Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities (RADA), RayPride and all work together with our Diversity & Inclusion council, and all Raytheon employees are welcome to participate regardless of their background.
As a proud contributor to the HM Armed Forces, Raytheon UK signed the HM Armed Forces covenant in 2014. Due to the varied activities and support to our Armed Forces & Reservists,
Raytheon UK has since been awarded the prestigious Covenant ‘Gold Award’ Employee Recognition.
Raytheon UK recognise that our people are the critical factor in our success, and we strive to provide a challenging and rewarding careers.
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.
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