Senior Procurement Specialist

1 day ago


Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom Morson Talent Full time
Job Title: Senior Procurement Specialist

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to join our team at Morson Talent in Luton. This is a contracted position, expected to last for 1 year with potential for extension.

About the Role:

This role involves working within a matrix organisation structure as a Sub-Contract Buyer into the EW Payloads (IPT) within the S&PT sector. The primary focus will be the management of sub-contract commitments, both tangible and intangible in nature across both Development & EW Payloads.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong commercial skills, including contract management, supplier relationship building, and lifecycle management. Experience working cross-functionally in a matrix organisation is essential, along with the ability to influence business decisions throughout the Life Cycle Management (LCM) framework.

Responsibilities:
  1. Lead the delivery of sub-contract management activities and other procurement related services required by the business.
  2. Develop, implement and execute the Procurement strategy for the EW Payload area.
  3. Translate customer/project requirements into commercial documents, particularly pertaining to the design, development and production of bespoke complex electronic systems.
  4. Develop and negotiate robust contracts for outsourced services and intangible deliveries.
  5. Promote customer intimacy in both internal and external relationships.
  6. Serve as the focal point for project and suppliers regarding contract and supply base matters.
  7. Drive and lead strategies to influence business decisions throughout the project life cycle.
  8. Identify solutions for complex areas of potential risk/opportunity, e.g. sub-contract risk, liability, and exchange rate exposure, and deliver solutions/mitigations.
  9. Draft and prepare complex contract documentation using standard and non-standard formats.
Basic Qualifications:
  • A degree-level qualification or significant relevant work experience is required.
  • A good working knowledge and understanding of Procurement within the Defence/Aerospace industry (or a similar sector) is essential.
  • Ability to procure intangible services linked to training, software, and professional services is desirable.
  • Relationship building skills with cross-functional colleagues, customers, and suppliers are crucial.


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