Head of Supply Chain Management

3 days ago


Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom General Dynamics UK Full time

Job Title: Head of Supply Chain

Job Summary:

General Dynamics UK is seeking an experienced Head of Supply Chain to lead our supply chain operations across the UK. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing our supply chain strategy to ensure it meets our business requirements and customer deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement the supply chain strategy to ensure it meets the business requirements and customer deliverables.
  • Ensure that the supply chain department meets or improves on budget, cost, and efficiency targets (KPIs) in line with business objectives.
  • Manage and promote key supplier relationships and collaboration.
  • Deliver clear leadership and direction to the supply chain team to engender a customer and delivery-focused approach.
  • Be a single point of contact for the business unit for material budgets, UMC, MEAC – ETC information.

Requirements:

  • Experience in procurement and subcontract management in a technical engineering environment. Defence and or aerospace sector would be preferential.
  • Experience of managing teams based in multiple locations.
  • Experience working in the tactical environment (what needs to be done now to achieve the current business aims) and the strategic environment (establishing and aligning the team around strategic objectives and goals).
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Leadership through influence and effective conflict resolution.
  • Strong financial experience.
  • Strong communication skills from the front end to the boardroom.

What We Offer:

  • A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
  • A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
  • A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits.

About Us:

General Dynamics UK is a leading provider of defence and scientific solutions. We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits and a diverse workplace that is inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts, and ideas.

Security Clearance:

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.



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