providing day-to-day support to sourcing and procurement activities, managing routine procurement tasks, and supporting strategic initiatives or projects
developing innovative, business-winning solutions by challenging conventional thinking and contracting
managing and influencing internal stakeholders across the business
negotiating on existing and new contracts to ensure the best cost and service to the business
supporting the delivery of key projects and leading projects solely
ensuring a professional and effective business relationship with suppliers
taking a lead role in the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from sourcing to contract negotiation, execution, and ongoing Supplier Performance and Relationship Management
Requirements
demonstrable track record of Indirect Procurement/Commercial acumen
contract management experience
multi-site procurement and stakeholder management experience
experience in a complex supply chain environment, such as large retailers, oil & gas, aerospace, automotive, nuclear, etc
supply chain manager
Working hours
permanent
Salary
salary
Requirements
MCIPS or an equivalent professional qualification
proven experience in Supply Chain management
strong leadership and business acumen
work-life balance is recognised as an important part of the package. Explore a range of flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs
Responsibility
ensure the safety and well-being of your team members by strictly adhering to Company Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
collaborate with other departments to ensure internal compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, fostering a culture of best practices
continuously review and improve processes to ensure team efficiency and effectiveness
develop and implement engagement and communication strategies to ensure active participation from your team, customers, and stakeholders
drive a culture of continuous improvement in alignment with company-wide projects and initiatives
foster collaboration across functions to resolve issues and uphold high performance standards
promote a customer-centric approach across all teams
procurement manager
Working hours
permanent
Salary
salary
Requirements
MCIPS or an equivalent professional qualification
proven experience in Supply Chain management
strong leadership and business acumen
extensive track record in procurement and supply chain activities especially in the procurement of sub-contract services
exceptional aptitude for managing relationships, demonstrated through superb written and spoken communication competencies
demonstrable skill in managing contracts
previous experience in a defence capacity is highly advantageous however other engineering sectors will also be considered
thorough proficiency in bid management, coupled with a robust commercial background
Responsibility
ensure the safety and well-being of your team members by strictly adhering to Company Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
collaborate with other departments to ensure internal compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, fostering a culture of best practices
continuously review and improve processes to ensure team efficiency and effectiveness
develop and implement engagement and communication strategies to ensure active participation from your team, customers, and stakeholders
foster positive working relationships will all internal stakeholders serving as the primary point of contact for all projects
drive a culture of continuous improvement in alignment with company-wide projects and initiatives
foster collaboration across functions to resolve issues and uphold high performance standards
location: Plymouth, Devon – Hybrid Work Model Available 2-3 days a week on site
category manager
Working hours
permanent
Salary
salary
commercial manager
Working hours
permanent
Responsibility
contribute to business strategy and identify opportunities
play a role in winning new projects
drive the Route to Contract, leading bidding processes, and contract negotiations
draft various agreements and ensure their approval
contribute to contract delivery by reviewing deliverables and ensuring compliance
build and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders
act as a point of contact for contractual information
provide effective people management and development
Requirements
familiarity with MoD contracting structures
A background in defence
experience in drafting, negotiating, and agreeing on contracts and agreements