B2B sourcing Manager

Location Harrow
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Ewan Anderson

Contact email: Ewan.anderson@langleysearch.com
Job ref: EA-746585
Published: 2 months ago

Company overview

A forward-thinking organisation that aim to innovate and deliver exceptional products and services that enhance the safety, efficiency, and performance of the aerospace industry.

Our client operates a global network of offices, distribution centres, and strategic partners, enabling them to serve customers across the UK, Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East.

Role overview

You will be responsible for setting up a B2B desk, managing the sales and sourcing of non-stock SKU’s to facilitate a sourcing led service and multiply revenue. Growing stranger B2B products to high runners through continuous engagement with customers and technical conversations.

 

Key Responsibilities:

·        Facilitate the addition of 3000-5000+ parts to the ERP and e-commerce website

·        Taking responsibility for the quoting and sale of B2B products along with the purchasing and onboarding of these products.

·        Spearheading the sourcing activities for B2B’s along with vendor negotiations for the best rates possible.

·        Management of daily tactical and strategic work to ensure timely responses to customers.

·        Setting up a robust service mechanism.

·        Liaising with different teams including, sales, procurement, and quality.

·        Technical sales through continuous customer engagement to facilitate product to product conversions.

Competencies and key skills:

·        Advanced knowledge of products and chemicals used in the aviation industry.

·        Data analytical skills.

·        Effective communicator, both written and verbal.

·        Ability to work in a highly dynamic and changing work environment.

·        Self-motivated and confident.

·        Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills and offering out of the box solutions.

·        Advanced planning and project management skills required.

·        Experience of managing teams.

·        Degree holder (preferred)

Benefits:

·        22 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays which rises with service of 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10 years.

·        Pension scheme.

·        Social events and Christmas party.