Date Posted:
2024-11-14
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
GBR02: Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY7 5PY
Commodity Manager – Professional Services
Glenrothes, Scotland
About us
At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do.
The role
Professional Services (Legal, Finance, Business Development and Logistics) Commodity Manager develops sourcing strategies and business cases, selects sources, negotiates and manages supplier agreements of various types. Liaises with suppliers at various management levels to drive improvement and resolve disputes.
Main Duties (Leading and/or supporting):
* Liaising with peers from other functions and RTX businesses and the Functional LT.
* Leads or supports cross-functional teams in conducting Make v Buy exercises and developing and deploying commodity strategies of medium complexity.
* Engages with stakeholder functional leads regarding supplier bid and selection criteria.
* Participates in / leads supplier assessments and supplier development activity teams, including the administration of appropriate due diligence activity.
* Develops and manages tenders. Performs or supports cost and price analysis, develops negotiation strategies, and leads negotiations in order to create value for money outcomes for procuring goods and services.
* Establishes and manages supplier relationships to include supplier continuous improvement/development goals.
* Executes to customer requirements including government regulations, public law and Raytheon policies and procedures.
* Continually assesses and promotes sustainable and responsible procurement, including social, cultural and diversity values in the organisation and throughout the supply chain.
* Utilises project management skills and techniques when managing suppliers.
* Evaluates the challenges faced by the organisation and the supply chains and takes action to mitigate risks and to develop opportunities.
Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
* Experience in Supply Chain, Subcontract Management, Procurement, Commodity and/or related field
* Related degree/MCIPS or equivalent
* Experience in managing stakeholder groups
* Knowledge of Legal, Finance, Business Development, and/or Logistics commodity management
* Flexible and positive attitude
* Able to lead or perform effectively in a multi-functional team
* Excellent verbal and written communications and ability to brief at mid-mgmt level
* Knowledge of import/export legislation and logistical requirements
* Strong contract management experience including negotiating complex non-standard agreements.
* Experience of delivering continuous improvement. Experience of problem solving and dispute resolution at mid-management level
* Experience or knowledge of MRP, SAP and purchase order placement/ material receipt processes
Desirable:
* Programme management skills
* Experience in development of operational plans that generates processes and standards in support of the functional strategy and goals.
* Experience developing and managing Subcontractor Relationship Management and collaborative working
* Process improvement skillset
* Experience of working with international suppliers/programmes
Benefits
* Competitive salaries.
* 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
* Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
* Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
* 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension.
* Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
* Enhanced sick pay.
* Enhanced family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
* Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
* Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)
Work Culture
* 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
* Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
* Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
* A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed.
* Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Raytheon UK, we are committed to fostering a workplace that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) as fundamental pillars of our organisational culture. We believe that the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our employees are invaluable assets that drive innovation and excellence in everything we do.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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