Description
Position: Supply Chain Principal (Marketing and Data Analysis)
Job type: Contract
Skills: Supply Chain/Procurement
Location: Glasgow
Rate: Negotiable
Outsource UK Ltd are actively seeking to recruit for a contract role on behalf of a client.
The Client: World leader in defence markets
The Job:
Purpose of role
To direct and manage all the procurement/supply chain activities associated with a defined area. The role includes the development of procurement/supply chain strategies & plans, and the associated engagement and management of suppliers, projects and other stakeholders to deliver project/business objectives. The management and development of team members to drive performance.
Key Technical Skills
Experience of Procurement/Supply Chain Department (5 year min)
Commercial and contractual acumen.
Working understanding of tool sets and IT.
Management of cost drivers in the value chain and the principles of Total Cost of Ownership.
Management of change programmes.
Risk & opportunity management
Key Leadership/People Mgmt Skills
Good listener
Good motivator of others.
Good Coaching skills.
Good Mentoring skills Pro-active and self-motivated.
Subject matter expert on time delivery, cost and quality through the successful actions of the Supply Chain.
Key Interpersonal/Behavioural Skills
Facilitation skills
Mentoring and people development skills
Ability to communicate at peer and management levels, internally and externally.
Strong communicator, able to effectively influence outside the team.
Strong, ethical, values driven negotiator.
Top 6 Major Tasks and Activities:
1. Prepare the Procurement/Supply Chain strategies & plans for materials and services.
2. Manage, support and or prepare outputs and deliverables and select suppliers i.a.w. with the departmental procedures.
3. Manage and support or negotiate all commercial, financial, and schedule elements of the subcontracts/project and any authorised changes in line with departmental procedures
4. Pro actively support and deliver effective supplier management and service delivery.
5. Identify and implement business improvements resulting in cost saving opportunities.
6. Act as the primary point of contact with assigned suppliers and customers (internal/external).
Additional Key Accountabilities:
(Describe the roles operational responsibility in terms of volume/quality/timeliness/decision making/tactical/strategic)
* Active support to the team's Safety Health and Environment activities
* Manage Risks & Opportunities across the contracts/project
* Act as a mentor for team members
* Deputise for management and represent the department at internal meetings
Email Richard Smillie or call.
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