Supply Chain Lead

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