Supply Chain Manager

2 months ago

Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom Saab AB Full time

About Saab AB

Saab AB is a leading global defence and security company that offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security. Our company is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation.

Our Presence in the UK

We have a significant presence in the UK, with over 500 employees across eight sites. Our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. We offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth.

Our Global Reach

As part of the global entity Saab AB, we combine the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. We employ over 22,000 people globally, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry enable us to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Supply Chain Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and managing strategic and daily procurement activities to ensure world-class supplier quality and delivery capabilities at the lowest possible cost.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish strategic alliances with key suppliers to improve overall supply chain performance in line with company objectives.

  • Actively manage supplier performance to ensure delivery of critical customer contracts.

  • Work with Product Managers and Engineering functions to establish technology partnership agreements and manage relationships accordingly.

  • Support the supplier selection and management of subcontract engineering development work packages.

  • Continuously work with existing or new suppliers to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets and increase overall business profitability.

  • Actively manage the full supply chain business risk plans.

  • Negotiate long-term purchase orders/contracts with key suppliers to ensure delivery of critical customer contracts.

  • Build strong supplier relationships, working with new suppliers in a high value/high risk environment, implementing contracts as deemed necessary.

  • Actively manage the RFQ process for new product development.

  • Plan/Forecast cash flow to support payment terms negotiations.

  • Work closely with the Quality and Material Planning functions to implement business improvements.

  • Collaborate and communicate with other Saab supply chain functions in the UK and worldwide, developing efficiency opportunities and exploiting synergies.

  • Manage a team supporting production material buying, strategic supply chain management, and procurement for new products.

  • Ensure the above team has the required skills and experience and is organised in the most appropriate manner to meet the needs of the business.

  • Supervise all reporting staff, training, evaluating, motivating, delegating, and monitoring their activities to meet required deadlines.

  • Assess, identify, and monitor staff skills and training requirements to avoid exposure and skill shortages to the business.

  • Assess and monitor workloads, efficiency, holiday, and effectively manage staff resource levels and report potential shortfalls.

  • Ensure staff time management is effectively managed in line with company time and attendance procedures.

General Responsibilities

  • Work as a proactive member of the Operations Management team to ensure business objectives are met.

  • Use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role.

  • Maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT and other systems required to adequately perform the role.

  • Act ethically, with integrity, and in the best interest of the business at all times.

  • Maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business objectives or deadlines.

  • Carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the management team or authorised representative.

  • Keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness.

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