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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Programme Strategy, with a strong focus on cost, quality, and performance objectives. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Supply Chain ManagementProgramme ManagementSupplier Performance ManagementStakeholder ManagementSAP Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Supply Chain ManagementProcurementSubcontract ManagementProgramme GovernanceRisk ManagementFinancial ControlsOperational PlanningSupplier Relationship ManagementSix SigmaControl Account Management
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaborative Team PlayerProactive ApproachFlexible Approach
Tools & Technologies
SAPMRP Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
MCIPSMBABaseline Clearance
Industry Keywords
Import/Export RegulationsLogisticsInternational Supply ChainsTeaming AgreementsStrategic Supplier Partnerships
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage and oversee all aspects of the supply chain from a program perspective
- Define programme material strategy for the Business Area and influence across the business
- Lead Supply Chain strategy across complex programmes
- Ensure cost, quality, delivery, and performance objectives are achieved
- Act as the primary interface between Supply Chain, Programme Teams, and key stakeholders
- Develop and execute material programme plans from bid and capture activities through contract completion
- Manage supplier performance, risk and opportunity plans, sourcing strategies, and procurement activities
- Oversee programme budgets, forecasting, working capital, and financial performance, including EAC/ETC reporting and sales and cash targets
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams to drive affordability, manufacturability, and supply chain resilience
- Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and contractual requirements, including quality, export controls, and government regulations
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while promoting sustainable and responsible procurement practices
- Prepare and present business cases, programme updates, and recommendations to senior leadership
- Perform the role of Control Account Manager and support programme cost and schedule performance
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Subcontract Management, or a related commercial function
- Degree qualified, MCIPS, MBA, or equivalent professional experience
- Strong programme and supplier management experience within complex project environments
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills
- Knowledge of import/export regulations, logistics, and international supply chains
- Experience with programme governance, risk management, financial controls, and reporting
- Proficient in SAP, MRP systems, and procurement processes
- Collaborative team player with a proactive and flexible approach
- Baseline clearance required
- Previous people leadership or team management experience
- Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
- Knowledge of teaming agreements and strategic supplier partnerships
- Experience developing supplier relationship management strategies
- Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience
- Proven ability to develop and implement operational plans aligned to business objectives
Benefits
Comp & perks- Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
- 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension
- 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays
- Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
- Company bonus scheme (discretionary)
- Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
- 37hr working week
- Early 1.30pm finish Friday
- Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependent on needs and role requirements
- Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year
- Flexible working culture focused on output
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative environment