Senior Procurement Practitioner
Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid: 2–3 days WFH)
37 hours per week | 12-month contract
£23.70 per hour (PAYE)
BPSS + SC Clearance Required (UK Eyes Only)
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
Procurement lifecycle
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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