A unique opportunity for business and project focused, Supplier Management professional, to join a world - leading, multi - national organisation in the defence sector.Working with both current, long - term suppliers, as well as sourcing and developing new supplier relationships, you will be responsible for the continued selection and development of high performing, sustainable, low risk supply chain both within the UK and internationally. A significant part of the role will involve supply chain risk management through the collection and analysis of risk intelligence and the prevention and treatment of risk through the supply chain. You will be working with suppliers across the world, so travel in the role is required. Please see below for further details, and how to apply. Successful candidates will have/be: Ideally has Degree level qualification plus CIPS post - graduate Diploma or equivalent and/or a significant track record of delivery and experience Experience of supply chain management in the Aerospace or Defence Industry or similar environments Ability to network at all levels of a supplier\\\'s business Extensive knowledge of risk management, identification, analysis, forecast and action planning Strong Project Management techniques and tools to guarantee effective multi - functional evaluation and capability development of Suppliers Effective evaluation of suppliers business, technical, manufacturing, design and TLCM readiness Expertise in relationship management tools and techniques Expertise in Business Excellence and Manufacturing Excellence tools and techniques A strong communicator, able to build long - term relationships with internal and external stakeholders Title: Supplier Manager Pay Range Bens: Up to £55k, dependent on skills and competencies Location: Hertfordshire If you are a good match then please apply with a CV to learn more about this truly fantastic opportunity to work for a market leader who has an enviable reputation. Key Skills: Supplier Manager, Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Export, Procurement, Relationship Management, Risk Management, Risk Intelligence, Forecast, Defence, Aerospace, Engineering Please Note: Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client\\\'s site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level. Flexibility for some travel both UK and internationally will be required within the role. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don\\\'t hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. Services advertised by Electus Recruitment Solutions are those of an Agency perm. This role is a permanent position. Electus Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.