Strategic Sourcing Lead - Defence/Aerospace

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd in Stevenage is seeking a Sourcing Lead for a 6 month contract based in Stevenage. The role offers up to £62ph Inside IR35 and requires CIPS qualification with proven RFx experience.

You will lead sourcing activities, manage contract development and negotiations, assess supplier risks and drive change across procurement programs in a defence/aerospace context.

Qualifications

• Must be CIPS qualified or have equivalent procurement experience.
• Proven experience running complex RFx processes.
• Ability to present sourcing outcomes to senior stakeholders and justify decisions.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing: lead activities aligned to category and domain strategy and support supplier development.
• Contract Development & Negotiations: interpret commercial aspects and draft agreements.
• Risk Management: identify supplier risks and present mitigation plans.
• Change Management: ensure smooth supplier onboarding and drive transversal improvements.

Skills

Sourcing

RFx

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Kraljic

Porter’s framework

Supply chain awareness

Education

CIPS qualification or equivalent

Tools

Kraljic

Porters

Job description

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd in Stevenage is seeking a Sourcing Lead for a 6 month contract based in Stevenage. The role offers up to £62ph Inside IR35 and requires CIPS qualification with proven RFx experience.

You will lead sourcing activities, manage contract development and negotiations, assess supplier risks and drive change across procurement programs in a defence/aerospace context.