Job Description

Supply Chain Principal - 18 month contract - Portsmouth Naval Base, Hampshire - £37.61 ph UMB or £28 ph PAYE (Inside IR35)

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.

The Role

Working within the Warship Support Maritime Services Supply Chain responsible for delivering procurement / supply chain activities associated with a defined area. The role includes supporting the development of procurement / supply chain strategies & plans, and the engagement and management of suppliers, projects and other stakeholders to deliver project/business objectives. The management, coaching, mentoring and development of subordinate team members to drive performance.

Responsible for the day to day procurement of materials and subcontract services as first level escalation ensuring requirements related to cost, quality, delivery and export control are competitively achieved in line with requirements.

Role Responsibilities:

Not limited to…

Line Management responsibilities including deputising for Procurement Manager

Support and/or prepare outputs and deliverables and select suppliers in line with the departmental procedures and systems

Support and/or negotiate all commercial, financial, quality and schedule elements of contracts and any authorised changes in line with departmental procedures

Pro-actively support and deliver effective supplier management and manage open order book in line with the project's integrated schedule

Support Line Manager in delivering KPI's

Identify and implement cost saving, risks, opportunities and mitigation plans and implement accordingly

Act as the primary point of contact with assigned suppliers and customers (internal/external).

Understand and adhere to the company Export Control requirements

Be first port of call for escalations within the Supply Chain team

May be required to support in areas outside of this scope due to business requirements

What are BAE Systems looking for from you?

Experience of Procurement / Supply Chain Department

Commercial and contractual acumen

Working understanding of tool sets and IT (SAP desirable but not essential)

Experience and understanding of MRP

Working knowledge of Purchase to Pay

Tender process and down selection experience

Line Management experience essential

MCIPS (awarded or working towards) or equibvalent work experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly excel

Supplier Relationship Management and development

Experience in chairing meetings and presenting

Running projects across different disciplines

Internal/External Stakeholder Management

Understanding of tactical procurement within aftermarket services and direct materials environment aligned to automotive/aerospace/defense type sectors

Ensure application of the estimating and procurement process is adheard to in line with supplier commodity and supplier approvals

Security Requirements: BPSS

This role requires you to obtain a basic disclosure along with employment reference checks before starting