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Supply Chain Lead
Supply Chain Lead
Role Summary
We have an exciting new contract opportunity based in Portsmouth as a Supply Chain Lead.
The role will be an initial 12-month contract and will provide you with the opportunity to work within the Warship Support Maritime Services Supply Chain responsible for delivering procurement / supply chain activities associated with a defined area.
Key Responsibilities
– 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 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 team
– May be required to support in areas outside of this scope due to business requirements
Key skills & qualifications
– 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
What we’re looking for in you
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Well-developed analytical/ problem solving/ decision making skills.
- Strong organisational skills who is adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- Stakeholder management skills.
Location: Portsmouth
Rate: £27.26 per hour (inside IR35)
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