Sourcing Lead - Supply Chain Manager

Akkodis; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Modis International Ltd is seeking a Sourcing Lead in Stevenage for a long-term contract. The role focuses on leading procurement activities for theMechanical Structures domain and managing RFx events with senior stakeholders.

Applicants should have CIPS qualification (or equivalent) and proven RFx experience, with strong team leadership and supplier onboarding capabilities to strengthen the supply chain.

Qualifications

• CIPS qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience running complex RFx events.
• Strong procurement leadership and stakeholder collaboration.
• Ability to work in a team and lead discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support procurement and sourcing activities for the Mechanical Structures domain.
• Lead and support RFx events and present outcomes to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager and key stakeholders to drive procurement excellence.
• Onboard suppliers and manage risk to optimise the supply chain.

Skills

Team leadership

CIPS qualification

RFx management

Job description

Sourcing Lead required for long term contract based in Stevenage (some home working available)

Skillset/experience required:

• Able to work in a team and lead complex procurement discussions
• CIPS qualified or equivalent experience
• Experience in running complex RFx

• Product Lifecycle Awareness: Solid understanding of how sourcing strategies shift across the product lifecycle (NPI, Low-Rate Initial Production, Full-Rate Ramp Up, and Legacy/Sustainment).
• Data & Cost Architecture: Ability to analyse open-book cost models, machine/load-centre rates, and buy-to-fly ratios to drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reductions.

Responsibilities:

Role purpose: To lead and support the procurement and sourcing activities of the Mechanical Structures domain, to be the lead and focal point for a number of RFx events. Working with the Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager and the key stakeholders to drive procurement excellence, implementing new suppliers to future proof the supply chain and to secure the ramp up today

Key responsibilities:

• Sourcing:
  • Produce and lead sourcing activities in line with category and domain strategy, ensuring procurement best practice is followed, in line with company policy.
  • Lead and support activities to increase company's supply chain
  • Be able to undertake the prerequisite research, i.e. spend analysis, segmentation, future analysis, market analysis
  • Be proficient in utilising procurement tools (Kraljic, Porters, etc.)
  • Be able to present the sourcing outcome to senior stakeholders and justify decisions/outcome of sourcing activities, demonstrating how risks have been mitigated
  • Jointly lead supplier development activities with Supply Chain Managers, complimenting their technical excellence as a commercial lead
• Contract Development & Negotiations:
  • Have an understanding of English contract Law
  • Be able to interpret commercial discussions from a supplier to ensure the best commercial position.
  • Draft and implement the relevant commercial agreement for the situation
  • Lead in defining negotiation strategies
  • Identify and implement specific planned saving initiatives
• Risk Management
  • Identify supplier risks
  • Manage in line with company processes and procedures
  • Present risks mitigation plans to obtain sponsorship from across the business.
• Change Management
  • Ensure onboarding of suppliers is undertaken with the handover period from existing suppliers to new is managed alongside the Multi-Functional Team
  • Support Procurement Transversal improvement initiatives

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.