At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supply chain activities and drive strategic sourcing for aerospace projects.
- Company: Leading aerospace organisation with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting role with potential for career advancement in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the aerospace industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement, negotiation skills, and strong analytical abilities.
The predicted salary is between 26.07 - 26.07 £ per hour.
Morson is delighted to be working in partnership with a leading aerospace organisation to recruit a Strategic Supply Chain Officer for an initial 6 month contract. There is a pay rate of £26.07 Per Hour PAYE OR £34.99 Per Hour Umbrella on offer for the successful candidates. There would be a hybrid working arrangement on offer with 3-4 days a week spent on site in Warton and 1-2 days a week working from home.
Please find the role description below:
As a Strategic Supply Chain Officer, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of supply chain engagement requirements/ spend and will be actively managing and driving strategic sourcing activities for your area of responsibility. You will need to work cross functionally within an Integrated Project Team to understand requirements and develop appropriate supply chain solutions. You will be providing support to Life Cycle Management and associated Governance activities all whilst managing your various internal customers and supporting virtual and direct teams of professionals.
Typical duties include:
- Support all sourcing and strategic activity for the defined supply chain requirements including negotiating pricing and contracting terms and conditions as applicable
- Lead and influence supply strategies, via continuous improvement, to ensure an affordable, innovative and sustainable solution is being delivered
- Work as a part of a cross functional team to interface across the Air business and with other teams and functions, e.g. PM, Project Control, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, Legal
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the supply chain provision meets the governance requirements of the business and our customers and delivers optimum value for money.
- Lead and support Programme Reviews with topical reporting data
- Manage Supplier risk and drive supply chain resilience
The role reports on a day-to-day basis to one of the Supply Chain Executives.
Knowledge:
- A Continuous Improvement mind-set with proven examples of identifying new ideas that drive improvement, problem solving and working collaboratively with others to identify a solution ideally within a Procurement (or similar) environment
- Detailed understanding and experience of supplier risk and opportunity management
- Working understanding of tool sets and IT such as ERP systems, Microsoft Office programs particularly in Excel.
- Ability to compile data, analyse and propose recommendations through reports and presentations
Skills:
- Negotiation skills – experience of price and contractual terms and conditions negotiations
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, fostering close & trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable:
- Previous experience of managing strategic Supplier relationships
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