Supply Chain Analyst

Prattwhitney; Kilkeel; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst for their Kilkeel, Northern Ireland facility. This role involves ensuring the effective procurement of materials and managing new product introductions while supporting operational efficiency. Candidates should have at least 2 years of related experience and strong problem-solving skills. The company offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and generous benefits, including 25 annual leave days and hybrid work options. Apply by January 15, 2026.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave & 9 Public Holidays

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Early finish Fridays

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development

Healthcare benefits

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Supply Chain, Material Management, or Procurement.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient procurement of parts and materials for assembly.
• Manage new product introductions and solve day-to-day supply issues.
• Analyze operational procedures and provide recommendations for improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

CIPS / CPIM qualification (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

MRP packages

Job description

**Date Posted:**2025-12-22**Country:**United Kingdom**Location:**BE Aerospace UK Limited, 2 Moor Road, BE - Kilkeel, Kilkeel, BT34 4NG and Unit 3, The Inner Basin, The Harbour, Kilkeel, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT34 4AX.**Position Role Type:**UnspecifiedAt our Kilkeel Facility, we manufacture aircraft interior seating for a number of worldwide customers. As a leader in the aerospace industry, we have a number of exciting positions available right now, including a number of **Supply Chain Analysts positions** in our Seating business located in **Kilkeel, Northern Ireland.*****We are currently recruiting for a number of permanent & fixed term positions.*****What you will do:**Ensure the effective and efficient procurement of parts and materials for use in the assembly of our products. Manage new product introductions and deal with day-to-day transactions and problem solving to ensure supply of materials supports business requirements. The successful candidate will be;* Responsible for ensuring the delivery of products based on required demands.* Working as part of the wider team to ensure the successful procurement and delivery of products across the supply chain and client base.* Maintaining on time delivery parts to meet production requirements.* Ensuring on-time delivery of quality materials within budget to ensure continued customer satisfaction.* Performs data manipulation and system development to support purchasing, materials, shipping and planning operations as required.* Interprets data and provides recommendations and/ or defines trends that result in cost reductions or improved efficiency.* Analyses current operational procedures, identify problems, and provide technical assistance to meet user requirements.* Ensuring the accurate and timely maintenance of all systems and records.* New Product Introduction: sourcing, new supplier set up, pricing agreements and negotiate LTAs* Responsible for managing the implementation of engineering changes across multiple aircraft seating platforms.**Essential Criteria:*** Minimum of 2 years’ working experience in a comparable role in Supply Chain, Material Management, Procurement or similar relevant discipline within a manufacturing or comparable environment.* Strong analytical, organisational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.* Ability to work independently on multiple tasks with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines.**Desirable Criteria:*** Qualified or working towards CIPS / CPIM qualification.* Experience and working knowledge of ERP and MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) packages.**How to apply:****Please note, it is the candidate’s responsibility to clearly outline how they meet the criteria required for this role.****Benefits:****People are** **core** to what we do. As such, we are committed to providing an industry leading benefits package. We offer a highly competitive salary, annual bonus, and many other benefits to include:* 25 days Annual Leave & 9 Public Holidays* Attractive Compensation Package* Early finish Fridays* Hybrid Work Options (\*Role dependent)* Professional Development + Growth* Support with professional fees* EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)* Healthcare benefits (including healthcare cash plan)* Staff Discounts* Work/Life Balance* Wellness Programs* Employee Recognition* Employee Referral Bonus* Free onsite parking* Death in Service Benefit* Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme* Opportunities for progression and development**Apply now to learn more!****Closing Date: 15th January 2026***RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.***Privacy Policy and Terms:**Click on this to read the Policy and Terms