We are seeking a highly capable Senior Procurement Practitioner to join a growing Supply Chain Excellence Governance & Assurance team. Reporting to the Procurement Leader, you will play a central role in ensuring robust governance and assurance across the supply chain function, supporting critical submarine programmes.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead and support governance & assurance activities across the central Supply Chain function and its programmes
* Ensure adherence to governance processes and verify the integrity of assurance activities
* Manage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders, promoting the value of Supply Chain
* Support and maintain the Supply Chain Excellence Assurance Schedule
* Conduct process confirmations, reviews, and audits in line with quality standards
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the function
* Manage and track actions within the submarine action management system
* Collaborate with Shared Services and programme teams to identify efficiencies and opportunities
* Contribute to knowledge management to reduce single points of failure
* Support performance reporting and evidence gathering for assurance activities
Knowledge & Experience
* Supplier and stakeholder management
* Contract placement and management
* Commercial and legal aspects of contracts
* Project management and logistics lifecycle
* Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g. ISO standards, export control, nuclear or security standards) is advantageous
Skills
* Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
* Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
* Data gathering and reporting capability
Qualifications
* CIPS (desirable, not essential)
* ISO 9001 auditing experience (highly desirable)
About the Team
You’ll be joining a growing Supply Chain Excellence organisation of 50+ professionals, working across major submarine programmes. This role includes line management responsibility for two Procurement Professionals and offers the chance to shape governance practices in a critical national programme.
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