Supply Chain Manager Essex
Job description
Introduction
Our client is a key contributor to the UKs Ministry of Defence, and they are looking for a talented and skilled defence Subcontractor Manager.
You will be required to have experience in negotiations, bids, tenders, subcontract management, relationship management and experience in a defence or engineering environment.
Working Patterns: Hybrid role- will need to attend site at least 1 day per week
You will need to undergo a SC clearance, please be aware of the process. Applicant must hold a British nationality for this.
Our client is a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence and has developed strong capabilities in mission systems integration in defence, national security, and commercial markets. Our client also designs, develops, and manufactures a range of high-technology electronic systems and software at facilities in England, Scotland, and Wales.
Key responsibilities
- Creates, executes, and manages various International or Domestic subcontract types.
- Development of supplier Statements of Work (SOW) and conducts bidders’
- Cost and price analysis, develops negotiation strategies, and leads negotiations.
- Directs and manages all costs, quality, schedule, financial and technical performance requirements.
- Responsible for early subcontractor identification and engagement to support new business pursuits.
- Continually assesses and promotes sustainable and responsible procurement.
- Leverages industry capabilities to align with technology roadmaps
- Utilises project management skills and techniques when managing suppliers.
- Produces business cases/ briefing materials for management reviews
- Participates / leads supplier assessments and supplier development
Skills & experience
- Related degree/ MCIPS / BA / MBA / B.Eng / M.Eng / MSc or equivalent
- Knowledge of import/export legislation and logistical requirements
- Experience in high complexity proposal and programme governance activities
- Administration of delivery/acceptance/invoicing of goods and services
- Experience in or exposure to negotiating high complexity non-standard agreements
- Experience or knowledge of MRP, SAP and purchase order placement / material receipt processes
- Understanding the various types of Supplier agreements
Additional benefits
- 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
- Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
- 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’.
- Flexible Benefits scheme.
- Discretionary Bonus scheme.
- Enhanced family friendly policies.
- 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a ‘Hybrid Working Model’*
- Canteen facilities are available in some sites.
Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
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