Job Description
Supply Chain Manager – Operations, Finance, Asset – Defence Sector
Permanent – SC Level position
£70,000 + Large Company Benefits
Portsmouth, Gosport, Hants – 3 days, 2 days WFH
One of the UK’s largest and most progressive outsourcing companies to the Government, Defence, Public and Commercial sectors is seeking a Supply Chain Manager, Commercial Supply Chain Manager with experience across Operational, Programme/Finance Workstreams and the management of all matters Equipment and Assets.
The individual will either hold or be able to work towards SC Level and will be on site 3 days a week at defence establishments in Portsmouth and Gosport, 2 days WFH.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
Supply Chain Manager – Operations, Finance, Asset – Defence Sector
> Effective management of a diverse and ever-growing Supply Chain in addition to a varied and extensive Training Equipment Estate of Government Furnished Assets.
> Assist the Senior Commercial Manager (Training Support) across five key areas:
1)the management of Business As Usual supplier activity for a selection of strategically important Supply Chain Partners, some with a contract value of circa £20m per annum, including obligations management, change management and contract conformance
2)the management of Business As Usual Supplier activity for a selection of Training Equipment support and maintenance Suppliers, some with a contract value of circa £1m per annum, including obligations management, change management and contract conformance
3)provision of Commercial input to operational workstreams (including IT and Equipment and Asset Management) when required and as directed by the Senior Commercial Manager including supply chain management of a multitude of smaller value Suppliers
4)lead Business As Usual procurement activity to support the Equipment function including support to on-going change activity in the Royal Navy Submarine Training School (RNSTC) programme
> Interact with a range of stakeholders both internal and external.
> Engage and provide commercial support across Operational, Programme and Finance workstreams in the management of all matters Equipment and Asset Management related. This will cover the whole contractual lifecycle, from development and agreement of proposals and their consequent implementation through subcontracts amendments, as well as the establishment and management of new suppliers from the origination and definition of requirement to the procurement, on-boarding and on-going management of delivery.
> Partner and collaborate with senior management teams and internal/ external Suppliers to provide pragmatic and viable solutions to commercial issues
> Build strong collaborative relationships with Customer and Supplier Commercial Teams
> Manage obligations, assumptions and dependencies across subcontracts
> Support the selection and on-boarding of Suppliers including assisting Operational workstreams with the definition of requirement, evaluation of offers and the creation of subcontract documentation
> Support the Senior Commercial Manager in assessing and processing both top down (from the Customer) and bottom up (from Suppliers) change requirements including validating the requirements against the existing (sub)contract and critically assessing the proposed impact (including changes to prices)
> Support Operational Supplier owners in performance reviews both internally and with Supplier and the Customer
> Ensuring that all sub(contract) documentation are accurately conformed and kept up to date with agreed contract changes
> Operate as a trusted partner to the wider business, assisting with ad-hoc contract queries and advice
> Promote a close working relationship between the business and the Commercial Team
> Identify risks and opportunities, proposing appropriate solutions and mitigations
> Manage change control and tasking order requests to maximise the commercial opportunities
> Advise and assist with relevant legislative changes (such as Data Protection)
Essential Skills & Experience
Supply Chain Manager – Operations, Finance, Asset – Defence Sector
# Experienced commercial individual who has a demonstrable track record of operating in complex contract environments with excellent written and verbal communication skills
# Commercial and Contracts experience (including drafting of subcontracts) with a demonstrable track record of pre- and post-contract commercial activity in a highly governed environment
# Skilled in employing a high degree of commercial acumen to inform and guide senior leadership
# Experienced in leading and delivering procurement activity in an equipment or complex services environment
# An ability to operate as a team player with a collaborative working style
# A strong influencer with the skills and experience to provide credible, pragmatic and commercial solutions to business problems, seeking win-win solutions wherever possible
# A resilient and positive approach to dealing with conflict without damaging relationships
# A determined and analytical approach to problem solving and able to use analytical data for decision making
# Ability to manage a high demand workload and prioritise effectively in time-bound situations.
* # Ability to work flexibly over a wide geographical area (where required) and experience of working in a multi-site/mobile capacity combining working from home for potentially prolonged periods