Procurement Agent in London

Morson Talent currently have an exciting new position for a Procurement Agent to join our prestigious Aerospace client based in Gosport. This is a contract initially for 12 months. The Vertical Lift Supplier Management and Procurement team has an exciting position available within our Major Subcontracts team.

Position Responsibilities:

• This is an individual contributor position in a growing global organisation.
• The individual will be responsible for the management of the StandardAero sub-contract for the maintenance and support of the UK MoDs fleet of Chinook Aircraft.
• The Companies business with StandardAero equates to over £100m in both core and additional tasking activities and is co-located with the StandardAero Aircraft maintenance team at its Fleetlands facility in Gosport.
• Physical presence at least three days a week in the Gosport office is essential for the successful management of the contract.
• The successful individual will work with StandardAero to ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are being met and risk is being mitigated.
• A proven ability to work in large, diverse and cross-functional teams is essential, alongside an ability to shape and influence outcomes.
• Strong critical thinking and leadership abilities are also key in order to successfully overcome the day to day challenges experienced with managing such a large and multi-faceted contract.

As a member of the Procurement team, the responsibilities include:

• Ensure that StandardAero performance and contractual/procurement strategies align to the needs of both the Vertical Lift programme and the wider business.
• Communicate performance expectations and metrics to evaluate and monitor supplier performance.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead complex negotiations and resolve supplier issues.
• Drive cost savings, value creation, and risk mitigation.
• Foster strong supplier partnerships and innovation.
• Initiate supplier and other improvement activities/opportunities and provide results for integration into contracting strategies.
• Define requirements that align and reflect the needs of the Vertical Lift programme.
• Execute negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements.
• Manage supplier/subcontractor performance and relationship to ensure delivery, quality, financial stability and in-service performance.

Functional Excellence Competencies:

• Accountability and Responsibility: Demonstrates a willingness to accept responsibility and accountability for one's actions.
• Adaptability: Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment.
• Change Management: Encourages others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement: Originates action to improve existing conditions and processes.
• Continuous Learning: Demonstrates an interest in personal learning and development.
• Innovation / Creativity: Discovers new opportunities and solutions for problems by looking beyond current practices.
• Planning and Organising: Effectively plan what is to be achieved and involve all relevant stakeholders.
• Strategic Decision Making: Obtains information and identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and motivation to combine the team's energy and expertise to achieve a common objective.

Technical Competencies:

• Systems Thinking: Ability to understand the big picture and the inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the system.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• The successful candidate will need to be adaptable and a creative problem solver with the ability to liaise and work alongside a number of functional subject areas.
• High attention to detail and consistent track record to lead multiple, contending priorities simultaneously.
• Ideally 10 or more years of relevant experience, particularly experience working in the Defence industry and working with UK MoD regulation and contractual flowdowns.
• Strong commercial acumen - ability to draft contractual language and negotiate and interpret contract Terms & Conditions.
• Strong supplier and stakeholders relationship management skills.
• Understanding of the Chinook platform.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP/ERP knowledge.
• Adaptability & global mindset.
• Strong and effective communication.
• Customer focus.
• Ability to travel between sites if required.

Preferred:

• MCIPS accredited desirable.
• BPSS required.
• Interpersonal skills and customer focus are crucial to be successful in the role.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis minimum 3 days in office.

Location: Gosport