Job Description
In this role of Procurement Manager you will be the lead for all components and material related matters within the Avionics business streams. You will be responsible for the management of procurement teams to ensure the skills, capability and processes needed to support the business unit’s financial and strategic goals. You will work closely with Head of Supply Chain and other senior stakeholders for long term people development, process & technology deployment, and to ensure all materials are negotiated and available for production and customer programme delivery.
Typical responsibilities include:
* Leading and coordinating procurement team activities necessary to successfully support commodity and service procurement requirements of internal customers, primarily manufacturing and development/IRAD
* Managing all indirect and direct commodity procurement
* Reviewing and negotiate terms and conditions to ensure the business is legally covered, de-risked and profitable
* Focusing on cost savings/avoidance through supplier cost negotiation, process improvements/enhancements, utilising the AWAR and design to cost processes
* Managing supplier performance with regard to Quality, Delivery and Cost
* Managing SCM risk and opportunity management process to provide analytical approach to identifying risk, assess impact, develop mitigation strategies and understand trends to predict future risk and opportunities
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate experience in:
* Strategic procurement and subcontract management experience ideally in the aerospace, defence, government or project driven manufacturing environment
* Working in the tactical environments (what needs to be done now to achieve the current business objectives) and the strategic environment (establishing and aligning the team around strategic business objectives)
* Challenging the norm, identifying, influencing and managing ‘best practice’ change implementation of processes and procedures
* Clearly articulating issues and possible solutions.
* Strong negotiation skills to clearly demonstrate cost savings and margin improvement
* Leadership through influence and effective conflict resolution
* Strong financial experience
* Strong communication skills from the front end to the boardroom
* Developing effective metrics
* Preferably holding CIPS, APM or equivalent qualifications
Additional Information
In return for your dedication, collaboration and commitment, you will receive a starting salary of £50,000 to £65,000 and a flexible benefits package.
This role is based in our Hastings office with the flexibility to work from home, ideally spending three or more days in the office each week.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:
* A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
* A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
* A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits
We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!
Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. For more information on the Disability confident scheme in General Dynamics, please contact us.
All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to Work checks.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Supply Chain
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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