Supply Chain Manager Surrey 58000

ZipRecruiter; Surrey; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a mid level Supply Chain/Buyer/Procurement professional to join a small team. The role involves supporting supply chain managers, preparing cost reports, and managing supplier relationships. Candidates must have good Microsoft Excel skills and experience in procurement. This position is located in Surrey and requires eligibility for SC clearance. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Mid-level experience in supply chain, procurement, or buying roles.
• Proven capability to assist supply chain managers.

Responsibilities

• Work as a mid level Supply Chain Manager.
• Prepare cost reports alongside supplying chain managers.
• Ensure supplier performance measurement activities are maintained.

Skills

Good Microsoft Excel skills

Experience in supply chain, procurement or buying roles

Job description

Overview

PERM - Fabulous opportunity to join a prestigious defence client as a Supply Chain/Buyer/Procurement (buyer background). Good Excel skills to assist the Supply Chain Manager and joining a small team. Must be eligible for SC clearance. Location: New Malden, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey. Salary up to 58,000 plus benefits and compressed hours.

Responsibilities

• Work as mid level Supply Chain Manager; you may have assisted supply managers or been involved as a Buyer, Procurement or similar role.
• Prepare cost reports alongside supplying chain managers.
• Provide senior supply chain support to programmes through:
  • Support in identification of suitable suppliers for 3rd party programme items and services.
  • Support in shaping and strategy of negotiation and tendering practices to supply chain teams within the operating unit.
  • Ensure that the ecosystem is healthy and supports programme delivery within your OU.
• Accountable for meeting programme schedule and budget commitments through supplier management including:
  • Identification of suitable suppliers for 3rd party items and services.
  • Lead competitive exercises to maintain on-time delivery to programme at best value.
  • Negotiation and implementation of agreements with appropriate customer flow downs.
  • Proactively maintain positive and mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
  • Manage supplier price and availability, including alternative sources, in line with programme needs.
  • Monitor and manage obsolescence and other supply issues, providing status updates and reports as requested.
  • Highlight and/or escalate, in a timely fashion, any supplier delinquency that affects the programme delivery schedule.
  • Ensure that supplier performance measurement activities are maintained through good practise, including aligning suppliers to the Supplier Management Processes.
  • Work with Mission Assurance and others; monitor supplier performance factors, such as OTIF, quality, risk opportunity, management and values.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, procurement or buying roles; mid-level capability.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Must be eligible for SC clearance.
• Location: New Malden, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey.

Benefits / Additional Information

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