General Supplies Technical Manager

The role of the General Supplies Technician will be to work as part of a small team of technical specialists within the cross functional General Supplies and Oils Lubricants and Gases (GS & OLG) team. The primary role of the technical team is to assist in the product specification development, in-service technical management, rationalisation and commercialisation of a range of products required to maintain and support a vast range of military platforms and facilities operating in the Land, Air and Maritime environments.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as the technical expert for the range of GS products, including Batteries, providing day-to-day technical product support to Team Leidos and the customer.
• Provide the GS competency to advise on product modifications, safety cases and safety issues within Team Leidos.
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers to agree product requirements and specifications.
• Work with industry experts to seek out potential for improvements to and rationalisation of product ranges, by attending contract meetings, industry expos and trade fairs to keep abreast of industry trends and innovations.
• Provide technical support to contract tender, evaluation and through life management, including obsolescence management.
• Review and maintain the Applicable item database for technical documents (i.e. AESPs, JSPs, APs, etc) for all GS products.
• Maintain product technical data information on TVS’ Msys Product Data Management System and MoD Codification Support Information System.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years experience working in a product support technical role.
• Basic Battery knowledge; training will be provided for further knowledge development in role.
• Knowledge and understanding of the UK MoD processes and equipment.
• A good knowledge of MS Office applications.

Desired Experience/Skills:

• Qualification to HNC level or equivalent experience in technical logistics, engineering or similar related discipline is desirable.
• Previous experience of working in or with the UK MoD.
• This role will suit an ex-military service person with a technical background.
• Knowledge of NATO codification requirement and process.
• A working knowledge of a supply chain end to end process.
• Ability to represent TVS with customers at a senior technical level.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
• An interest in General hardware, engineering and willingness to develop your technical knowledge.

In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills. Your package will include:

• Competitive Salary and pension scheme with life assurance.
• 25 Days Holiday (plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays).
• Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available).
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access to: GP consultation and second opinions, Mental health support, Financial and Legal support, Wellbeing and healthy living support.
• Employee referral scheme with financial reward.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship.
• Pass scheme (£100 to undertake training of your choice).

At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers. If you require any adjustments to allow you to take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer.