Strategic Supply Chain Officer

Strategic Supply Chain Officer - 6 month contract - Warton Aerodrome, Lancashire - £34.99 ph UMB or £26.07 ph PAYE (Inside IR35)

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.

The Role

As a Strategic Supply Chain Officer within the Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS) Supply Chain Line of Business, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of supply chain engagement requirements/ spend and will be actively managing and driving strategic sourcing activities for your area of responsibility.

You will need to work cross functionally within an Integrated Project Team to understand requirements and develop appropriate supply chain solutions. You will be providing support to Life Cycle Management and associated Governance activities; all whilst managing your various internal customers and supporting virtual and direct teams of professionals.

Role Responsibilities:

Not limited to…

• Support all sourcing and strategic activity for the defined supply chain requirements including negotiating pricing and contracting terms and conditions as applicable
• Lead and influence supply strategies, via continuous improvement, to ensure an affordable, innovative and sustainable solution is being delivered
• Work as a part of a cross functional team to interface across the Air business and with other teams and functions, e.g. PM, Project Control, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, Legal
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the supply chain provision meets the governance requirements of the business and our customers and delivers optimum value for money.
• Lead and support Programme Reviews with topical reporting data
• Manage Supplier risk and drive supply chain resilience

The role reports on a day-to-day basis to one of the Supply Chain Executives.

What are BAE Systems looking for from you?

Essential:

• A Continuous Improvement mind-set with proven examples of identifying new ideas that drive improvement, problem solving and working collaboratively with others to identify a solution ideally within a Procurement (or similar) environment
• Detailed understanding and experience of supplier risk and opportunity management
• Working understanding of tool sets and IT such as ERP systems, Microsoft Office programs particularly in Excel.
• Ability to compile data, analyse and propose recommendations through reports and presentations

• Negotiation skills - experience of price and contractual terms and conditions negotiations
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, fostering close & trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Security Requirements: SC

This role will require you to hold or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum 5 year period. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.