Supply Chain Principal - 18 month contract - Portsmouth Naval Base, Hampshire - £37.61 ph UMB or £28 ph PAYE (Inside IR35)
The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.
The Role
Working within the Warship Support Maritime Services Supply Chain responsible for delivering procurement / supply chain activities associated with a defined area. The role includes supporting the development of procurement / supply chain strategies & plans, and the engagement and management of suppliers, projects and other stakeholders to deliver project/business objectives. The management, coaching, mentoring and development of subordinate team members to drive performance.
Responsible for the day to day procurement of materials and subcontract services as first level escalation ensuring requirements related to cost, quality, delivery and export control are competitively achieved in line with requirements.
Role Responsibilities:
Not limited to…
- Line Management responsibilities including deputising for Procurement Manager
- Support and/or prepare outputs and deliverables and select suppliers in line with the departmental procedures and systems
- Support and/or negotiate all commercial, financial, quality and schedule elements of contracts and any authorised changes in line with departmental procedures
- Pro-actively support and deliver effective supplier management and manage open order book in line with the project's integrated schedule
- Support Line Manager in delivering KPI's
- Identify and implement cost saving, risks, opportunities and mitigation plans and implement accordingly
- Act as the primary point of contact with assigned suppliers and customers (internal/external).
- Understand and adhere to the company Export Control requirements
- Be first port of call for escalations within the Supply Chain team
- May be required to support in areas outside of this scope due to business requirements
What are BAE Systems looking for from you?
- Experience of Procurement / Supply Chain Department
- Commercial and contractual acumen
- Working understanding of tool sets and IT (SAP desirable but not essential)
- Experience and understanding of MRP
- Working knowledge of Purchase to Pay
- Tender process and down selection experience
- Line Management experience essential
- MCIPS (awarded or working towards) or equibvalent work experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly excel
- Supplier Relationship Management and development
- Experience in chairing meetings and presenting
- Running projects across different disciplines
- Internal/External Stakeholder Management
- Understanding of tactical procurement within aftermarket services and direct materials environment aligned to automotive/aerospace/defense type sectors
- Ensure application of the estimating and procurement process is adheard to in line with supplier commodity and supplier approvals
Security Requirements: BPSS
This role requires you to obtain a basic disclosure along with employment reference checks before starting.
