Supply Chain Manager

Ready to take on your next challenge in supply chain and procurement strategy?

We have a fantastic executive level opportunity with our defence client based in Barrow.

Role Description:

We are currently seeking an experienced and highly capable individual to join our client’s team as a Supply Chain and Procurement Strategist. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing long-term supply chain and procurement strategies, as well as supporting future supply chain design. This is an executive level position, with our defence client based in Barrow, and will involve a hybrid working arrangement with 1-2 days on site and flexible remote work options. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanent placement, and will fall under IR35 regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement long-term supply chain strategies for ongoing build projects
• Lead the development of strategic sourcing strategies for current and future programmes
• Identify opportunities for alignment and integration with other business functions and the wider Submarine Enterprise
• Leverage embedded opportunities in the supply chain using Business and Enterprise frameworks
• Analyse category trends, demand, and opportunities using a range of tools
• Lead and influence a cross-functional team of stakeholders to design and implement business benefit
• Champion procurement and embed category management of direct spend across UK businesses
• Develop support material for category management, standardising processes and documenting lessons learned and best practises

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in precontract supply chain and procurement strategy development
• Strong understanding of supply chain performance and metrics
• Knowledge of quality management principles
• Experience in supplier management and development
• Ability to identify and implement supplier innovation
• Experience managing and coaching colleagues

Due to the nature of our work, this role is subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit applications to certain nationalities.