Head Of Procurement jobs in United Kingdom

Sumaria prides itself on delivering efficient and effective solutions across a wide range of industries. Our success depends on the stellar ability of our Logistics Managers. We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Logistics Manager to join our ranks and continue this tradition. The ideal candidate has the knowledge, experience and demonstrated ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline they are performing. Typically works independently and applies the proper procedures and processes related to their area of expertise. Has the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot various situations to develop successful outcomes within established program / project guidelines. Work is performed independently or under the oversight of more senior contractor employees.

To join our dynamic, professional team, review our list of jobs below to find the one that is the perfect fit for you. If none of these are right for you right now, submit your application to the general consideration posting.

• Identify the specific requirements for money, manpower, materiel, facilities, and services needed to support the program; and correlating those requirements with program plans to assure that the needed support is provided at the right time and place
• Collaborate with material support managers and product support manager to maintain comprehensive support plans (including sister service and coalition service coordination)
• Participate in the development of maintenance and life cycle logistics plans to ensure smooth product transition to air logistics complex centers
• Develop and executes logistics and sustainment plans
• Identify and help mitigate sustainment problem areas, specifically on CDA
• Coordinate and evaluate the efforts of functional specialists to identify specific requirements and to develop and adjust plans and schedules for the actions needed to meet each requirement on time
• Perform clerical/administrative/office operations support
• Provide logistics analytical support for key logistics metrics, including but not limited to supply, reliability, maintainability, and provide them in key logistics reviews
• Assist with planning, evaluation and implementation of program acquisition and sustainment strategies to meet DoD 5000.2 guidance
• Develop program management documentation to support all phases of the acquisition and sustainment life cycle
• Develop briefings to support acquisition decision milestones and sustainment planning efforts
• Provide expert logistics inputs to Request for Proposal (RFPs) including systems specs, Electronic Warfare Systems (SRDs), Statement of Work (SOWs), and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), and other RFP products
• Assist with development of program office estimates, financial and research reports, and other financial management studies, analysis, and reports as required
• Develop logistics planning documents to include, but not limited to, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs), weapon system delivery and deployment plans (integrated and optimized across Developmental System Manager (DSM) production and delivery schedules and System Program Manager (SPM)/Depot induction/modification plans and schedules), Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSPs), Product Support Business Case Analyses, Depot Source of Repair (DSOR)/ Source of Repair Assignment (SORA) packages, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources plans, including research and identification of alternative components where required; employ supply chain, program dashboards and other state of art data analysis to ensure necessary level of asset visibility; provide other logistics studies, analyses, and reports as required.
• Support development of system technical trade studies and other documentation for integration, upgrade, and modification efforts; aircraft integration may be included.
• Provide independent analysis of system readiness for production and risk management purposes
• Support other engineering studies, analyses, and other engineering studies, analyses, and reports as required
• Support Test and Evaluation (T&E) Strategies (TES); Integrated Test Team (ITT) Charters; TEMPs; and other unique T&E products as needed. Provide other T&E studies, analysis, and reports as required
• Assist with Capability Based Assessments (CBAs), Initial Capability Documents (ICDs), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), and Capability Production Documents (CPDs), along with associated risk assessments, briefings and coordination/staffing documentation
• Maintain Requirements Traceability, and develop required reports and analyses, to facilitate updates to existing CDDs, and CPDs as required by senior government decision makers
• Support development of Net-Ready Key Performance Parameter (NR-KPP) documentation, Information Support Plans (ISPs), Information Assurance Support plans (IASPs), Program Protection Plans (PPPs), and any/all related DoD Architecture Framework 2.2 (or later) architecture views
• Assist with other developmental planning studies, analysis, and reports as required
• Assist the Government in performing source selection tasks, to include but not limited to, recommending evaluation areas, factors, sub-factors, elements and criteria; developing and administering source selection documentation; develop and analyze acquisition strategies; draft, review and finalize reports, summaries, memorandums and briefings necessary to the source selection process

• Experience in integrating the separate functions in planning, implementing or executing a logistics management program
• Experience with the acquisition lifecycle and product support planning during each phase or milestone
• Experience with defense acquisition management processes in accordance with the DoD 5000 series instructions
• Experience with the DoD integrated product support element structure
• Familiarity with the Product Support Business Case Analysis (PS-BCA), Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP), and Logistics Health Assessment (LHA) processes
• Knowledge of the DoD Product Support Manager Guidebook
• Knowledge of agency program planning, funding, and management information systems
• Broad knowledge of the organization and functions of activities involved in providing logistical support

Education- Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 10 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD

OR, Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD

OR, 15 years of directly related experience, 8 years of which must be in the DoD.

Travel: Yes

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Position Type: Full Time

Work Location: Hanscom AFB, MA (Hybrid)

Top salaries paid for qualified candidates.

Sumaria is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Sumaria is a Full Lifecycle Engineering, Technical Services and Professional Solutions company in support of the Warfighter, supporting modernization, high end services and next generation capabilities in contested domains. Sumaria has been a trusted partner to U. S. Department of Defense for more than 40 years, providing Lifecycle Systems Engineering, Advisory & Analysis/SETA, C5ISR and Enterprise Information Technology solutions. With expertise to lead, insight to deliver and commitment to succeed; we staff each mission with a carefully selected team of seasoned professionals. We\'re Headquartered in Peabody, MA, and have regional offices across the nation.

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