Orbex

Supply Chain Manager

Forres, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time

an hour ago

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Job description

Orbex are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead our Manufacturing Engineering & Supply Chain activities in Scotland and Denmark.
You will be responsible for leading and planning the overall supply chain process, working with the suppliers, and owning the product management. You will be an integral part of our manufacturing function, working alongside our purchasing and quality teams, and reporting at a C-Suit level.
As Europe's leading private launch services provider, Orbex is an innovative, fast-paced, and ambitious company. The successful candidate will work closely with the rest of the senior leadership team and other key stakeholders to develop and build our capability.

Orbex

Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle being prepared to launch from our home spaceport, Space Hub Sutherland. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €85m of project financing secured, a number of customers signed up, our launch licence application submitted, and backing from organisations including UKSA and ESA.
We are a rapidly growing company with staff located between our production and test facilities in Forres, Scotland and Copenhagen, Denmark. Working on cutting-edge advances in rocket fuel technology, Prime’s carbon footprint is up to 96% lower than comparable vehicles, leading to innovations in propulsion and tank structures. A state-of-the-art re-flight system means we can recover and reuse our technology, and innovations in separation mechanisms mean we leave no debris in space.

Having developed in-house production capability, we can 3D print complex engines, produce full-scale carbon composite fuel tanks, and have avionics and software testing labs in both Scotland and Denmark. Based in Forres, you will be right in the heart of this fast-paced cutting-edge company, gaining a unique insight into what it takes to build a new launch vehicle for a buoyant commercial market.

Orbex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is working towards a more diverse workforce in the aerospace industry.

The Position

The position includes the following tasks and responsibilities:

Develop the Orbex sourcing strategy for our sites and products in the UK and Denmark
Monitor the supplier market and create a comprehensive supplier database, considering strategic, export, financial, quality, and programmatic boundary conditions
Investigate identified suppliers and initiate business partnership relationships
Establish a process for new suppliers to be included in the database
Evaluate and test existing contracts and initiate improvement programs and lessons learned
Negotiate with external vendors to secure favourable terms
Organise and lead strategic make/buy decisions within the company
Track and report key functional metrics on procurement activities, purchase requests, and order processing
Monitor and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and enhance overall procurement effectiveness
Collaborate with key individuals to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company versus external suppliers
Anticipate unfavourable events through data analysis and prepare control strategies
Manage risks associated with supply contracts and agreements
Control expenses and foster a culture of long-term cost savings in procurement
Monitor supplier performance using key metrics and develop and lead a supplier performance improvement program
Monitor supplier purchase requisition delivery dates and their evolutions as part of daily work

Key Qualifications and Experience:

Demonstrated working experience as a Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer, or Head of Procurement
Technical knowledge gained from the space, aerospace, or a related industry
Familiarity with sourcing and procurement techniques, as well as the ability to assess market conditions
Proficiency in the use of supplier or third-party management software
Experience in data-led decision-making and working with numbers
Recognised qualifications in Aerospace, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Logistics would be advantageous
Understanding and experience of working within export control restrictions, ideally in an avionics, defence, or production environment
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation

Personality

Orbex is a high-paced, startup culture where you will be encouraged to take assume responsibility for tasks and see them through.
It is imperative that you take initiative, communicate openly, and can collaborate with technical and non-technical team members.

You must be able to thrive in an international, diverse, and multicultural environment.

Location

This role is based in Forres at Orbex’s headquarters.

Orbex Forres is located at the foot of the Scottish Highlands, near Inverness. It's close to the spectacular coastline, wild beaches, and amazing wildlife of the Moray Firth, as well as being a short distance from the world-famous Loch Ness, and Aviemore ski resort.
If you enjoy adventurous outdoor pursuits in extraordinary natural environments, the coast, and highlands around Forres offer an ideal location.
Mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, camping, sailing, surfing, motorbiking, and skiing are all within easy reach of our main UK factory, and many members of our team participate in adventure sports in the vast, beautiful settings of Sutherland.
If you enjoy drone flying, wildlife or landscape photography, some of the most spectacular vistas in the world are directly at your doorstep.

Security

You must be a UK or European citizen or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention. You will be required to obtain CTC clearance for the role.

Benefits

For the right candidate, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

Competitive Salary
34 days paid holiday including bank and public holidays
NEST workplace pension
Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Insurance, x4 annual salary
Independent supporting services including: mortgage advice and health and wellbeing apps
Our roles need to be on-site in Scotland due to the nature of the position, export controls and security, but we are happy to sponsor visas for you and your family and provide relocation assistance as required.