Procurement and Supply Chain Sector Lead

-; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their procurement team. This role includes planning and executing projects throughout the product lifecycle and developing a project management framework. Candidates should have strong project management qualifications, experience in managing projects, and be proficient in data analysis and Microsoft Office tools. The position offers a salary of approximately £60,000 and involves hybrid working arrangements with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Bonus of up to 21% of base salary

Pension contribution up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Experience managing the project life cycle from initiation to closure.
• Proven ability to implement solutions in a matrix organization.
• Strong appreciation of procurement core competencies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver projects throughout the Product lifecycle.
• Define and establish a project management framework.
• Communicate program status and lead procurement gate-reviews.

Skills

Project management

Procurement knowledge

Communication skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Project management qualifications

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager to join a dynamic and collaborative team of procurement professionals.

Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage/Bolton (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on‑site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity:

As a Project Manager within the Procurement and Supply Chain function, you will play a vital role in the planning, execution, successful delivery and closure of projects throughout the whole Product lifecycle (CADMID). You will also be responsible for defining and establishing a project management framework across the team - integrating the latest industry standards in alignment with the company's strategic objectives. We are looking for a self‑starter with the ability to drive and develop this role alongside the existing team. The successful candidate is expected to hold project management qualifications and experience. A background in Aerospace and Defence is preferred, but not expected.

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience of managing the project life cycle from initiation through to closure, taking responsibility for the definition, approach, and execution of strategy, as assigned by the Senior Leadership Team.
• Supporting the wider procurement & supply chain teams, to ensure that projects are delivered effectively and efficiently within the agreed budget, timescale, scope and quality.
• Experience creating and maintaining a Project Plan, Budget Tracker, Line of Balance, Risk Register, and any other project artefacts required to ensure proper project tracking and reporting.
• Engaging with and representing internal teams within MBDA as required, including Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Planners, Data Analysts, Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.
• Be the primary Procurement partner and integrated member of the programme team.
• Communicate Programme status, risks and mitigations to management groups at Functional and Programme reviews.
• Lead Procurement gate‑reviews, manage and deliver Product Lifecycle tasks, manage critical supply issues, influence and actively participate in Programme & Manufacturing sector reviews.
• Have a proven ability to develop, and implement, solutions in a matrix organisation supported by excellent communication, influencing and persuasion capabilities.
• Good appreciation of Procurement core competencies (Supplier evaluation, risk assessment, category management, negotiation, risk management etc.).
• Strong Microsoft Office suite capability especially for data analysis and presentations (SAP, Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Experience of using a variety of project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera etc.
• Providing expert advice and support to colleagues in the field of project management methodologies and practices.

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