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Supply Chain Lead

Posted 10 hours ago

  • Portsmouth, Hampshire
  • Contract
  • None
  • £23.67 to £31.74 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In a month
Morson are working with the UK's leading Defence Manufacturer who are looking for a Supply Chain Lead to join the team.

Role Description

Working within the Warship Support Maritime Services Supply Chain responsible for delivering procurement / supply chain activities associated with a defined area.
The role includes supporting the development of procurement / supply chain strategies & plans, and the engagement and management of suppliers, projects and other stakeholders to deliver project/business objectives.
The coaching, mentoring and development of team members to drive performance.
Responsible for the day to day procurement of materials and subcontract services ensuring requirements related to cost, quality, delivery and export control are competitively achieved in line with requirements.
Core Duties

Support and/or prepare outputs and deliverables and select suppliers in line with the departmental procedures and systems
Support and/or negotiate all commercial, financial, quality and schedule elements of contracts and any authorised changes in line with departmental procedures
Pro-actively support and deliver effective supplier management and manage open order book in line with the project's integrated schedule
Support Line Manager in delivering KPI's
Identify and implement cost saving opportunities
Identify risks, opportunities and mitigation plans and implement accordingly
Act as the primary point of contact with assigned suppliers and customers (internal/external).
Understand and adhere to the company Export Control requirements
Be first port of call for escalations within the Supply Chain team
May be required to support in areas outside of this scope due to business requirements
Knowledge

Experience of Procurement / Supply Chain Department
Knowledge of commercial and contractual acumen
Working understanding of tool sets and IT (SAP desirable but not essential)
Experience and understanding of MRP
Working knowledge of Purchase to Pay
Tender process and down selection experience
Skills

Strong communicator, able to effectiviely influence
Stakeholder management (internal) + Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
Ability to communicate at peer and management levels, internally and externally
Strong, ethical, value-driven negotiator
If you are interested in applying for the role please submit an up to date CV