We continually strive to help our workforce achieve their professional and personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects. Position Overview: This role is responsible for the sourcing and overall category management of make-to-order engineered items from external vendors, and for managing on-time delivery and technical and quality issues relating to such supplies in accordance with EOS commercial, production, and supply chain management objectives. Primary Duties: Develop and execute a category strategy for the sourcing of parts in your portfolio: Analyze supplier capability, supplier’s production capacity and cost to supply compliant parts and materials to EOS, and develop sourcing strategies Conduct market research, undertake sourcing activities and manage supplier relationships to optimise value and reduce risk of supply. Monitor supplier on time delivery, lead time, quality, and cost performance across the category and adjust the sourcing strategy as required. In conformance with EOS DS policies, guidelines, and sourcing strategies, negotiate formal agreements with strategic suppliers where applicable and if directed, to support your category strategy, and reduce supply and price risk to EOS DS. Contribute to EOS DS strategic objectives in the sourcing of materials; including achievement of cost reduction targets, cash flow management targets, product positioning strategies, re-prioritisation of deliveries, supply chain provenance and compliance reporting requirements. Quickly and efficiently review upcoming material requirements and source parts according to organisational priorities. Analyse specifications and drawings, and source quotes for supply of materials and components from external vendors and EOS partners to meet EOS DS’ requirements. Selection of appropriate vendors for the supply of make-to-order materials in accordance with EOS DS technical, engineering and commercial and lead time objectives. Negotiation of pricing and lead time with selected vendors for the supply of items. Other duties as required by the Strategic Sourcing Manager. Qualifications: Understanding of manufacturing methods and MRP/production planning activities Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and Bills of Materials. Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing trade or degree qualification APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) highly regarded CIPS accreditations highly regarded. Key Attributes: Excellent general verbal and written communication skills Persuasive communication and influencing skills Interest in engineering and production processes and details Attention to detail oriented Solution orientated Problem Solver Organised; with skills to plan ahead Collaborative team player Meets tight deadlines Demonstrates pragmatism and sound judgement Experience: Comprehensive experience in international sourcing and procurement. Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role with manufacturing and/or engineering organisation, OEM, FMCG, recognised Supply Chains. Experience in interpreting requirements of, and sourcing products and materials using engineering drawings and specifications Experience with certain manufacturing processes and procedures, eg. Metal fabrication and machining Experience working with ERP systems and MRP systems. Are you looking for a career that will challenge you, help you grow and give you a chance to work with unique, state-of-the-art technologies? If so, we want to hear from you! Our team come from a diverse range of disciplines and backgrounds and include engineers, scientists, technicians, project managers and administrative staff. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. EOS designs, develops, and builds the world's most accurate and highest precision remote weapon systems. EOS has designed, manufactured and exported advanced technology systems for nearly 40 years. Our product range covers remote weapon systems, turrets, high energy laser weapons, counter-drone systems, and space intelligence and space control services.

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