je.st
news
Supply Chain Procurement Manager Space Propulsion Technology
2015-06-15 13:04:55| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Our client is a space sector Propulsion specialist based in Northern Ireland. On behalf of this Client we are recruiting for a procurement engineer with experience of space propulsion and thruster technology. We are therefore presently seeking an experienced Supply Chain or procurement engineer from the space industry. This role is to be working on a 5 kW Thruster project for the space industry and other future propulsion projects. This role is a long term contract position and also has the possibility to become permanent for the right candidate. Role Description Understanding application of the following Monitoring data management to keep accurate product, contract, pricing and invoicing information on propulsion and thruster technology. Working closely with European and US suppliers and customers to improve operations and reduce cost. Communicating needs and objectives to managers with key personnel in procurement. Negotiating contracts to reduce costs and achieve maximum efficiency. Providing accurate routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated. Accurately calculating total supply chain costs in relation to proposed new projects on Thruster and Propulsion Technology. Knowledge of coordinating all of the entities involved in a supply chain. Knowledge of managing returns and rejections professionally and promptly with suppliers. Extensive experience in the strategic planning and transportation of products. Able to negotiating rates with European contractors and also US companies. Planning of procurement, production, inventory control, logistics and distribution. Experience in Process improvement. Experience in operational logistics management and vendor management. Carrying out the initial and also ongoing assessment of the supply chain. The Person Experience of developing and implementing supply chain strategies within the space industry. Familiar with propulsion technology in particular, Hall Thruster Technology, and Electric Propulsion. Some knowledge of Chemical propulsion technology is desirable. Ability to work in small cross functional teams or on their own. Managing recognised space industry supply chains. Ability to manage several projects and tasks at once. Good at organising and managing people. A clear ability to negotiate and influence at all levels.
Tags: technology
manager
space
supply
Category:Transportation and Logistics
Latest from this category |
All news |
||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||