Innovation Manager (Contract)

Principle Specialist, Commodity Management & Sourcing
Location(s): Glenrothes, Harlow (Hybrid)
Professional Services (Legal, Finance and HR) Commodity Manager develops sourcing strategies and Business Cases, selects sources, negotiates and manages supplier agreements of various types (Commodity/Service/ Consultant/ International) associated with medium complexity supplier requirements. Liaises with suppliers at various middle management levels to drive improvement and resolve disputes. commodity risk management,
Performs or supports cost and price analysis, develops negotiation strategies, and leads negotiations in order to create value for money outcomes for procuring goods and services
Produces business cases/ briefing materials for management reviews
Works with suppliers and functional stakeholders to achieve collaborative partnering, strategic relationship management to deliver required service level KPIs
Establishes and manages supplier relationships to include supplier continuous improvement/development goals.
Executes to customer requirements including government regulations, public law and Raytheon policies and procedures.
Continually assesses and promotes sustainable and responsible procurement, including social, cultural and diversity values in the organisation and throughout the supply chain
Utilises project management skills and techniques when managing suppliers.
Evaluates the challenges faced by the organisation and the supply chains and takes action to mitigate risks and to develop opportunities
Responsible via subordinate personnel to place all non-Production requirements on suppliers in an expeditious and efficient manner in line with Raytheon policy and commodity strategies and to ensure the execution of the orders.
Experience in Supply Chain, Subcontract Management, Procurement, Commodity and/or related field
Knowledge of HR, Legal and/or Financial service commodity management
Flexible and positive attitude
Experience of problem solving and dispute resolution at mid-management level
Experience or knowledge of MRP, SAP and purchase order placement/ material receipt processes
Programme management skills
~ Experience developing and managing Subcontractor Relationship Management and collaborative working
~All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.