Ready to take on your next challenge in supply chain and procurement strategy?
We have a fantastic executive level opportunity with our defence client based in Barrow.
Role Description:
We are currently seeking an experienced and highly capable individual to join our client&8217;s team as a Supply Chain and Procurement Strategist. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing long-term supply chain and procurement strategies, as well as supporting future supply chain design. This is an executive level position, with our defence client based in Barrow, and will involve a hybrid working arrangement with 1-2 days on site and flexible remote work options. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanent placement, and will fall under IR35 regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement long-term supply chain strategies for ongoing build projects
- Lead the development of strategic sourcing strategies for current and future programmes
- Identify opportunities for alignment and integration with other business functions and the wider Submarine Enterprise
- Leverage embedded opportunities in the supply chain using Business and Enterprise frameworks
- Analyse category trends, demand, and opportunities using a range of tools
- Lead and influence a cross-functional team of stakeholders to design and implement business benefit
- Champion procurement and embed category management of direct spend across UK businesses
- Develop support material for category management, standardising processes and documenting lessons learned and best practises
Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience in precontract supply chain and procurement strategy development
- Strong understanding of supply chain performance and metrics
- Knowledge of quality management principles
- Experience in supplier management and development
- Ability to identify and implement supplier innovation
- Experience managing and coaching colleagues
Due to the nature of our work, this role is subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit applications to certain nationalities.
