Global Purchasing Manager

Are you a seasoned Purchasing Manager with a passion for supply chain management in a global environment? Do you want to lead a team and drive operational excellence in a dynamic environment? We are looking for a Global Purchasing Manager to join our team and to lead our central purchasing team.  

TP Aerospace is a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to excellence in the aviation industry, and we are looking for you, who loves managing a team of passionate professionals - you who still find joy in the operational task, - and you who are thrilled to take on the challenge of creating a community around our global purchasing organization.  

Who is this growth company? 

We are TP Aerospace! A growing and dynamic company operating in the aviation industry. With headquarters in Copenhagen and eleven sites spanning from Orlando to Melbourne, we operate in a highly global environment where things are moving fast! 

The opportunity: 

The Global Purchasing manager will be reporting to the Director of Supply Chain management and centered at our Copenhagen office.  

As a Global Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for managing a small central purchasing team all situated in Copenhagen, as well as developing a community between purchasers globally within the organization.  

You and your team are responsible for managing the full order-to-pay process. Ensuring seamless cooperation with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure timely deliveries based on forecasted demand.  

The primary tasks:  

• Own and optimize global purchasing processes  

• Support management in developing and executing relevant strategies. 

• Track and report on KPIs such as vendor delivery performance, availability, and spend control. 

• Provide relevant instructions, training, and ensure compliance within the global purchasing team. 

• Align with divisions and internal stakeholders on a continuous basis  

• Ensure orders are placed based on input from Sales & Operational Planning and ensure timely deliveries from suppliers to support daily operations 

• Maintain continuous alignment, follow up on KPIs & manage relationships with supplier 

Qualifications: 

We are seeking a Global Purchasing Manager who can identify with the description below: 

• Extensive work experience in purchasing or other supply chain-related positions 

• An educational background in Supply Chain or related areas. 

• 3-5 years of managerial experience 

• Experience with reporting and project management skills 

• Strong operational purchasing performance. 

• Expertise in supplier relationship management and cost-effective, high-quality purchasing. 

• Aviation background is a plus. 

Skills and Attributes: 

• Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision while building strong relationships and collaborating effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly and persuasively to various audiences, including senior leadership.  

• Highly organized with a meticulous approach to work, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a talent for interpreting data and generating actionable insights to drive strategic decisions. 

How does team-spirit and professional development sound? 

We offer a highly vibrant and international work environment with colleagues all over the world. We guarantee a steep learning curve that will foster both your personal and professional development, and you will have the freedom and ability to influence your own tasks and everyday work life, in close cooperation with your manager. 

We take pride in the strong team-spirit characterizing our global workforce, so you will gain a solid group of engaged and dedicated colleagues who are great at what they do and enjoy doing it!  

Don't hesitate to apply today! 

Go grab a coffee and spend 10-15 minutes writing us a short but motivated cover letter. Click "Apply" and upload this letter and your resume onto our recruiting platform. Deadline for applying is February 10th. 

Only applications received through the recruiting platform will be considered for the position. We will conduct interviews throughout the process and reserve the right to close the vacancy before the deadline in case we find the right candidate. 

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out to our hiring manager Camilla Lindegaard at CAMLI@tpaerospace.com or phone 45 8177 1376