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Senior Procurement Manager (Bristol or Hertfordshire)

Employer
Modis International
Location
Hertfordshire
Salary
£45000 - £60000 per annum + Benefits + Bonus
Closing date
12 Jun 2019

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Clearance Level
SC
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Permanent

Who are we looking for?

  • An enthusiastic, proactive and adaptable individual able to deal with changeable / ambiguous complex situations whilst remaining motivated and calm throughout the contract lifecycle.
  • An ability to understand the customer needs and convert this into, and successfully deliver, complex sub-contracts / commercial agreements, negotiate terms & conditions, delivery schedules and achieve VfM prices to maximise the benefit to the company and its customers.
  • A natural communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, with experience in driving multi-functional teams and delivering to challenging timescales.
  • Strong relationship management skills demonstrating an aptitude to be able to lead a team and influence key stakeholders with sincerity and credibility.
  • An effective people manager passionate about developing a high performing team.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Substantial experience in a senior Procurement or Supply Chain related role, ideally in a Defence, Aerospace or similar contracting environment.
  • Demonstrable evidence of innovation and implementation of best practise in a Procurement or Supply Chain context.
  • People management experience, preferably within a complex organisation.
  • Ideally degree qualified in a business discipline, relevant procurement or supply chain accreditations or equivalent experience.

What's in it for you?

  • You will be joining a highly skilled, energetic Procurement team who strive for personal and professional excellence such that they are the recognised leaders within the company for delivering global through life Major Equipment Procurement solutions to support Customer needs.
  • Our work is complex, challenging and varied however we all share the same mind-set: a drive to make things work, deliver sustainable Defence capability to UK Armed forces and other international governments.
  • This is a unique Procurement role which will provide visibility and both commercial and project management experience across key the company project areas exposing the individual to a range of complex and advanced products and technologies.
  • the company offer competitive salaries, bonus scheme, a comprehensive pension scheme, 25 days paid holiday, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, and superb learning and development opportunities.

Key aspects of the role involve:

  • Creating a clear vision for the team and Procurement Strategy.
  • Providing Commercial/Contractual advice, guidance (including advice and guidance on export control, Offset, Industrial Participation and Intellectual Property) and support to team members and internal customers.
  • Synthesise multiple, often complex inputs to establish direction and sustain value-added activities.
  • Lead a team of procurement professionals (typically 3 to 5) to ensure they are effectively directed at achievement of company and project objectives.
  • Managing major supplier relationships and lead negotiations across platforms and programmes.
  • Provide advice and guidance on high-risk suppliers to Senior Management.

Please Note: The Company requires all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the individual's ability to fulfil the requirements of the role.

If this role is of interest, please apply with your most recent CV.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Modis International Ltd UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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