We're seeking a Corporate Communications procurement professional to join our established team here at MBDA!
Salary: Circa £50,000-£60,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: Stevenage / Bolton, 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
What we can offer you:
* Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
* Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
* Flexible working: We welcome applicants seeking flexible arrangements
* Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; enhancements available for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments
* Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more
The opportunity:
Join our diverse international team at MBDA's Travel and Communications procurement team! We lead all aspects of Travel and Communication spend across the Group, focusing on Corporate Communications. If you have experience in this category, we would like to discuss your fit within the team.
Communications: MBDA's communications include print, digital media, trade shows, exhibitions, and corporate events both nationally and internationally. You would collaborate with various suppliers across categories such as photography, video, digital media, and event management. Travel experience in this category is a plus.
What we're looking for:
* Experience in Corporate Communications Procurement or Indirect Procurement with some Business Travel knowledge, including categories like Exhibitions, Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Print, Media, Photography, Video, Digital Media
* Willingness to travel for bi-annual team meetings in the UK, Rome, and Paris, with potential for project-related travel
* Ability to work internationally and build relationships
* Market knowledge of suppliers, services, and innovations
* Analytical skills to evaluate needs and solutions
* Supplier prospecting and solution evaluation
* Strategy development and policy implementation
* Cost optimization and supplier panel management
* Willingness to pursue or develop MCIPS qualification
The team:
Our Digital and Mobility Services team is international, based in Stevenage, Bolton, Paris, and Rome. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver procurement excellence. The team includes three Buyers and is part of a larger group of forty Category Managers within a wider team of eighty professionals.
Our company:
MBDA is a leading defence organisation committed to supporting armed forces and partnering with governments to protect freedoms. We value diversity and inclusion, with employee-led networks supporting various communities. We encourage applicants to seek support or adjustments during our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Glassdoor, or visit our careers site for more information.
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