Procurement Group Leader
Warton Based (Hybrid 3 days per week on site)
£67.47 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35
12 Month Contract initially.
This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Warton.
The Procurement Group Leader will play a critical role in leading strategic supplier management across the Capability Insertion Training & Manpower team and the Procurement Service Delivery Unit.- This includes managing, amongst others, delivering complex development & support programmes, whilst supporting the development of the long term Training & Manpower strategy.
- You will be responsible for managing performance, driving value for money and aligning procurement strategy with wider business and customer requirements.
- The role involves regular stakeholder engagement and influencing at senior levels internally and externally.
Knowledge:
Essential:
- Demonstrated experience of supplier relationship and performance management.
- Continuous improvement mindset with examples of value delivery.
- Strong understanding of supplier risk and opportunity management.
- Experience of dealing with volatile stakeholders and managing conflict.
- Experience of working on UK, European and Export bids and campaigns.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in complex programme procurement environments, including capability development and insertion.
- Knowledge of aerospace or defence sector supplier strategies.
- Understanding of governance and lifecycle management
Skills:
Essential:
- Strong negotiation, commercial and contract management skills.
- Excellent collaboration and communication abilities, with a focus on building trusted relationships.
- Comfortable working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools.
- Confident in compiling, analysing and presenting procurement data and proposals.
Desirable Skills:
- Prior experience of leading strategic supplier negotiation
For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitmen or click apply.
