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.
Responsibilities
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 the delivery of 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, and for regular stakeholder engagement and influencing at senior levels internally and externally.
Essential Knowledge
* 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 Knowledge
* Experience in complex programme procurement environments, including capability development and insertion.
* Knowledge of aerospace or defence sector supplier strategies.
* Understanding of governance and lifecycle management.
Essential Skills
* Strong negotiation, commercial and contract management skills.
* Excellent collaboration and communication abilities, with a focus on building trusted relationships.
* Comfortable working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools.
* Confident in compiling, analysing and presenting procurement data and proposals.
Desirable Skills
* Prior experience of leading strategic supplier negotiation.
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