Procurement Group Leader

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.

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  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, amongst others, delivering 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.
• The role involves regular stakeholder engagement and influencing at senior levels internally and externally.

Knowledge:

Essential:

• 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 Skills:

• 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

Skills:

Essential:

• 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

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitmen or click apply.