Procurement Group Leader
Warton Based (Hybrid 3 days per week on site)
£67.47 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35
12 Month Contract initially.
This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Warton.
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The Procurement Group Leader will play a critical role in leading strategic supplier management across the Capability Insertion Training & Manpower team and the Procurement Service Delivery Unit.
* This includes managing, amongst others, delivering complex development & support programmes, whilst supporting the development of the long term Training & Manpower strategy.
* You will be responsible for managing performance, driving value for money and aligning procurement strategy with wider business and customer requirements.
* The role involves regular stakeholder engagement and influencing at senior levels internally and externally.
Knowledge:
Essential:
* Demonstrated experience of supplier relationship and performance management.
* Continuous improvement mindset with examples of value delivery.
* Strong understanding of supplier risk and opportunity management.
* Experience of dealing with volatile stakeholders and managing conflict.
* Experience of working on UK, European and Export bids and campaigns.
Desirable Skills:
1. Experience in complex programme procuremen...