Procurement Manager Job Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join our team. As a key member of our procurement department, you will be responsible for ensuring the external supply chain delivers for critical export programmes in collaboration with UK MOD.
* Job Description:
* Coordinate internal relationships, risks, opportunities and manage the procurement cycle from quote, commitment through to completion;
* Develop a supply chain architecture; negotiate with the supply chain, under these mandates, to obtain a complete and competitive supply chain architecture which delivers the full requirement of the bid/product;
* Deliver a risk managed set of Terms and Conditions of contract for all elements of the supply chain;
* The PPM Lead will be seen as the lead Supply Chain architect for the assigned campaign, bid or project.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
* In the Bid Phase or for New Products Acquisition Strategy and Plan with the bid/project team;
* Produce and agree the Purchasing Executive Summary;
* Generate/ review RFQs, ensuring bid and program requirements are accurately captured;
* Ensure that the RFQ and contract packs are complete and agreed with stakeholders;
* Confirm tailoring and Purchase vet planning.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Commercially astute with advanced negotiation skills and experience including differing contracting models;
* Broad range of Procurement skills focused on: Needs Analysis, Design to Cost, Make-Team-Buy, Technical Interface Management, Acquisition Strategy definition, International Sourcing, Supplier Management, Risk and Opportunity Management, Subcontract Management;
* Leadership, presentation and communication skills;
* Exceptional Interpersonal skills to optimise cross-functional & cross-organisational working, engage key stakeholders and to work effectively with suppliers.
Benefits:
* Flexibility to do whats important to you; whether thats part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.
* Ambitious projects and challenges with excellent career progression opportunities;
* Comprehensive training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.