Important. Security clearance to SC cleared level will be required for this postion. If you do not hold it, you must be eligible to obtain it meaning a minimum of 5 years unbroken UK residential history. This is staff position but experienced conractors will also be considered. Atomic Talent is proud to be representing a long-established and successful engineering organisation in its search for a Supply Chain Manager / Purchasing Manager to work within their manufacturing headquarters based in Lancashire. The role is a great opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join a respected and friendly procurement team helping develop supply chains across a wide variety of interesting nuclear projects. What’s it all about? You will provide assistance and support to the Procurement Manager and as required, provide guidance to the Procurement Team in the delivery of agreed objectives by providing a quality Procurement & Supply Chain service that is compliant with the company Procurement Supply Chain Lifecycle requirements. You’ll also deliver a key procurement project in parallel, ensuring that the resulting contracts protect the company from unnecessary risk whilst delivering value for money and supporting the company’s commercial contracts. What will you be responsible for? * Overall supply chain responsibility for a key, major project * Provide support in delivering strategic objectives, taking responsibility for engaging with stakeholders to ensure early engagement and a teaming approach throughout the procurement Lifecycle. * Responsible for managing and delivering multiple sourcing strategies. This will include but not be limited to: * Sourcing activities that generate benefits and achieve financial savings targets * Supply Market analysis and introduction of new suppliers where necessary * Identification of internal and external cost drivers that can be influenced by the procurement process * Preparation of tender documentation and agreement of associated evaluation criteria * Lead or provide support for the drafting and negotiation of Supply Chain contract Terms and Conditions, ensuring Flowdown Terms are integrated where appropriate. * Provide support to bids, and estimating process to ensure any sub-contract or supplier requirements are understood and underpinned as necessary * Promote procurement to add value and improve customer service across all relevant departments * Provide support to the Commercial team undertaking contract negotiations and contract placement where required. * Continually provide support to help to develop supplier relationships through the SRM strategy and the SRM team. * Maintain compliant procurement activities in accordance with the approved company Sourcing Strategy, ensuring the team are aware of and adheres to their responsibilities. * Help develop the procurement function through the use of 360 Supplier Review. * Negotiate contractual agreements with suppliers to ensure good service, quality, cost, and security of supply. * Support the Procurement Manager in the generation and implementation of new processes and systems to continually improve procurement’s service provision. * Identify and liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure their requirements in relation to KPI’s, Supplier Performance, and reporting are understood and managed accordingly * Support the Commercial team with the management of high-value contracts and framework agreements. * Work with the Bid and Estimating team to ensure that supply chain requirements are understood and underpinned as appropriate. * Ensure customer requirements are fully understood, in what is a highly specialised sector, and work closely with internal Engineering Manufacturing and Project Delivery teams as required. * To identify and deliver value-adding opportunities from the supply chain. * Help to manage the selection and assessment of suitable suppliers on the basis of technical, cost, quality, delivery, health & safety, and environmental performance for all aspects of manufacturing and services. A little about you * Have an understanding of client quality documentation requirements inc. ISO9001:2000. * You will have experience of setting up and negotiating contracts. * Have experience assessing Make or Buy decisions. * Have been involved in formal ITT processes. * Have an understanding of strategic supply chain management decisions and how they are implemented. * Have experience of engineering or manufacturing environments. Skills/Qualifications * Chartered member of The Institute of Purchasing & Supply Management (desirable, or happy to work towards it with support) * Degree qualified or with relevant industry experience What next? Click Apply and upload your CV and one of our consultants will call you back to discuss your application. Atomic Talent is an equal opportunities recruiter. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants and do not discriminate on age, race, disability, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation