Procurement Professional

Cyber Security Forum Initiative; Usk; Hybrid; GBP 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence organisation is seeking an experienced procurement professional in Glascoed. The role involves managing procurement processes and effective supplier relations, requiring experience in a Defence context. Candidates should have strong skills in SAP, Microsoft Office, and team leadership. This contract offers £32.18 an hour with hybrid working opportunities, enhancing work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Procurement Delivery environment.
• Experience with Supplier Relationship Management tools.
• Procurement and contract management experience, preferably in Defence or manufacturing.

Skills

Ability to lead a Multi Functional team

Ability to assess and act upon supplier issues

Recognising market trends in supply

Ability to work in a challenging environment

Ability to undertake root cause analysis

Proficient skills to engage stakeholders

Effective communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Working towards MCIPS or equivalent

Tools

SAP processes

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Glascoed based

£32.18 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 Glascoed. Hybrid working (2-3 days per week on site)

Knowledge

• Ideally working towards MCIPS or with relevant training and experience of working in a Procurement Delivery environment.
• Experience of working to SAP processes, recognising the impact should these processes not be followed.
• Experience of effective Supplier Relationship Management tools and techniques.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
• Procurement and contract management experience, preferably in a Defence or manufacturing business.

Skills

• Ability to lead a Multi Functional team in relation to Supply Chain activity, as necessary.
• Ability to assess and act upon supplier issues independently, understanding when to raise issues further, and when early 'local' resolution is possible.
• Recognising market trends to ensure continued supply of product from supply base, and reporting these to supervisors.
• Ability to work in a challenging and pressured environment, and able to demonstrate commercial awareness.
• Ability to undertake root cause analysis investigation.
• The individual must demonstrate dedication, commitment and discipline to ensure successful delivery of key objectives.
• Proficient skills to engage and influence internal stakeholders.
• To communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, exercising appropriate levels of courtesy, diplomacy and tact, in line with the businesses code of conduct.
• Able to discuss details involving category area including technical information where appropriate.
• Able to negotiate tactically both with suppliers and internally at an operational level.

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