Supply Chain Lead

Our client – one of the Leading Defense companies is currently looking for Supply Chain Lead to join their team on a contract basis. Duties: 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 opportunities Identify 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 teamSkills: Experience of Procurement / Supply Chain Department Knowledge of 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 Strong communicator, able to effectiviely influence Stakeholder management (internal) + Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)