Procurement Leader for Defence Systems
4 weeks ago
About the Role:
We are seeking a seasoned Procurement Leader to join our team as a Category Manager for Specific Systems & Equipment. This is an exciting opportunity to drive transformation and implement category strategies that deliver value to our business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead major supplier selection exercises to support business needs, deploying and implementing category strategies while ensuring end-to-end performance responsibility for the acquisition process via RFIs and/or RFPs.
- Master economic models for the category to add increased value to the business and supply base, ensuring suppliers provide competitiveness required to support the business.
- Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including technical/engineering teams, to develop and implement category strategy initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement of suppliers within the category, leveraging Supplier Performance Management Team if needed, and ensure optimal supply base changes to support business-winning capability.
About You:
Ideal candidates will possess proven experience in direct procurement categories, specifically working with technical/engineering stakeholders, and have a strong understanding of market drivers, customer needs, and programme issues.
You will also have experience in developing and implementing category strategy initiatives, managing complex negotiations, and challenging innovative supply chain/procurement analysis to add value to the business.
What We Offer:
We offer a highly competitive salary package (£60,000 - £80,000), hybrid working arrangements, bonus scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance, 27 days holiday + public holidays, and fantastic progression opportunities.
Location:
This role is based in Templecombe, with options for hybrid working and commutable office locations.
About Us:
We are Morson Talent, a leading recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented professionals with top employers in various industries.
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