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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive procurement expertise with a focus on Total Cost of Ownership and project management within the defense sector. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, develop procurement strategies, and engage stakeholders effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Procurement Strategy DevelopmentTotal Cost Of Ownership ManagementProject Management ExperienceDefense Sector ExpertiseStakeholder Engagement
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Hard Skills
Procurement ManagementProject ManagementRisk ManagementContract NegotiationFinancial AnalysisOrganizational ConsiderationsAcquisition StructuringCompetitive AnalysisProcurement Levers IdentificationSolution Design
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsListening SkillsOrganizational SkillsAutonomyProactivity
Certifications & Qualifications
Engineering DegreeMaster's Degree In Procurement
Industry Keywords
Industrial SectorDefense SectorProcurement Function TransformationSecurity Clearance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the procurement activities for a portfolio of bids, projects and products
- Develop and promote the competitiveness of the procured scope, both internally and externally
- Join the project team from the architecture and solution-design phase
- Define, lead and secure the procurement scope of bids and projects
- Identify financial, contractual, technical, human and organizational considerations
- Structure the acquisition project with an appropriate procurement strategy
- Identify procurement levers
- Own the Procurement commitment to TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
- Manage risks and opportunities
- Lead and coordinate procurement actions with operational teams, Category Managers and Commodity Buyers
- Contribute to the site's and Procurement function's transformation plan
Requirements
What you’ll need- Engineering degree and/or a Master's degree in Procurement or equivalent
- At least 10 years of substantial procurement experience in an industrial sector
- At least 10 years of substantial project management experience
- At least 10 years of substantial experience working in teams, requiring strong listening and interpersonal skills
- At least 10 years of substantial experience in the defense sector
- Rigor and strong organizational skills
- Ability to communicate a clear vision for projects
- Autonomy, proactivity and a strong ability to make recommendations
- Strong ability to unite and engage stakeholders
- The successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance procedure if the role requires access to information classified as a national defense secret
Benefits
Comp & perks- An attractive compensation package
- Ongoing skills development through training programs, academies and internal communities
- An inclusive, supportive environment that respects employees' work-life balance
- A recognized commitment to social and environmental responsibility