Prismatic is a technology development company, specialising in the design, manufacture and delivery of innovative, high value aerospace products and systems. Prismatic is a subsidiary of BAE systems, led by a technically and commercially focused team. Our cutting-edge systems (such as the high-altitude PHASA-35) have clear commercial value, are developed at pace, and address critical customer needs.
Job Title – Strategic Procurement Group Leader
We are currently looking for a Strategic Procurement Group Leader to join Prismatic Ltd. on a fixed term basis (6 months), based in Alton. This will be an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, but growing, team working on exciting new Unmanned Air Vehicles.
Tasks and Accountabilities
* Manage a small team of buyers to facilitate the strategic management of your defined Suppliers including negotiation of pricing and contracting terms and conditions.
* Lead and influence supply and commodity strategies, via continuous improvement, to ensure an affordable, innovative, and sustainable solution is being delivered.
* On-board new suppliers and lead resource solutions to mitigate risk, managing supplier risk to drive supply chain resilience.
* Interface across the business with other teams and functions, e.g. PM, Engineering, Commercial, Finance.
* Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the product or service provision meets the governance requirements of the business and our customers and delivers optimum value for money.
* Manage supplier relationships and be the primary interface for commercial and contractual issues.
* Lead and support Senior Business Reviews with strategic suppliers including travel to suppliers’ premises as and when required.
Principal Terms and Conditions
* Post – Fixed Term Contract of six months.
* Salary – to be agreed depending on experience.
* Pension – 10% contribution from the company included.
* Working time 37.5 hrs per week.
* Location – Alton, Hampshire, UK.
* Start – ASAP.
Applicant Skills and Experiences
* Negotiation skills – evidenced experience of price and contractual terms and conditions negotiations.
* Excellent collaboration and communication skills, fostering close & trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* A Continuous Improvement mind-set with proven examples of identifying innovative 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 evidenced experience of supplier risk and opportunity management.
* Working understanding of tool sets and IT such as ERP systems, Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel.
* Ability to compile data, analyse and propose recommendations through reports and presentations.
* Experience of performance management, e.g. managing a team or a sub-ordinate.
* Previous experience of managing strategic supplier relationships.
* You will have or be working towards MCIPS or have a similar professional qualification OR hold a degree in a business-related subject (e.g. Manufacturing, Economics, Business, Finance).
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