Senior Supply Chain Specialist - 12mth FTC

TN United Kingdom; Romsey; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves managing complex supply chain requirements and supporting various stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle. You'll be instrumental in sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies. With a focus on innovation and technology, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a supportive and flexible work environment in beautiful Romsey. If you're passionate about supply chain management and thrive in dynamic settings, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

On-site gym

Flexible working options

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Leisure and Entertainment benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supplier management.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain requirements across diverse projects.
• Support stakeholders with sourcing and contract management.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Supplier Negotiation

Procurement Theory

Analytical Skills

Contract Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

MRP Software

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Client:

Roke Manor Research Limited

Location:

Romsey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Supply Change Specialist - 12mth FTC
The Senior Supply Chain Specialist will support the National Security Business Unit, in managing the supply chain requirements which are often complex and challenging across a diverse range of projects. You will support them throughout the complete procurement lifecycle from sourcing suppliers to managing contract reviews.

Roke is a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Intelligence. You will work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges.

Senior Supply Chain Specialist key responsibilities are:
* Supporting various stakeholders (up to and including board level) with diverse requirements.
* Sourcing suppliers, including undertaking appropriate on-boarding and BACM (Anti-Bribery and Corruption) checks.
* Managing hardware, software and contracted service requirements to MRP, scheduling work in conjunction with engineering teams and predelivery management.
* Executing Non-disclosure Agreements and other standard contractual agreements.
* Executing and negotiating Terms and Conditions to secure favourable terms inline with Roke’s policies and procedures.
* Issuing Invitation to Tenders (ITT) and Request for Quotations (RFQ).
* Undertaking supplier negotiations, adjusting style and technique as needed to secure favourable terms.
* Undertaking Supplier review meetings, including managing supplier risk and mitigations.
* Ensuring full compliance with Roke’s policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Experience of working with the categories or technology relevant to the assigned business area.
* Demonstrable track record of developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
* Methodical and analytical mind-set and able to apply procurement theory in a flexible, efficient and effective manner.
* Tenacious when managing change through an organisation.
* Able to develop tools and tactics at an operational level that will contribute to strategic goals.
* Experienced in supplier management and development activities driving supplier performance.
* Strong business acumen, experienced in commercial and contract negotiations.

Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe that’s our mission, passion, and motivation.

Where you’ll work

ROMSEY - Alongside hybrid and flexible working options, you’ll find our Romsey site located within beautiful Hampshire countryside, close to the picturesque New Forest District and not far from a superb stretch of the south coast. This is no corporate concrete jungle; this is a manor house site, with ample parking an on-site gym and a driveway full of daffodils in the spring.

GLOUCESTER - Alongside hybrid and flexible working options, you’ll find our Gloucester site in a business park two minutes from junction 11A of the M5; The site allows easy access to our local customer base. Set on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, you are never far from a picturesque view or lunch time walk.

Why You Should Join Us

We have a competitive salary and access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection & Life, Leisure and Entertainment.

Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies & techniques, which interest them.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative and inclusive and support a diverse work-force and those with additional needs.

Clearances
Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve SC clearance.

The Next Step...
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.