• Responsible for all RFx activities, managing the sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities for high value and complex categories• Accountable for leadership and development of a high performing and inclusive procurement team, including Organisation capability and Learning & Development• Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation of iProcurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy• Responsible for on-going supplier performance and supplier relationship management throughout the contract lifetime, including inputs to risk register and risk mitigation strategies• Responsible for maintenance of Approved Supplier List (ASL) including supplier onboarding and evaluation• Responsible for RFx activities for both Bid tenders and Projects including creation and issue of NDA’s• Support with supplier audits and definition of social value contribution
Requirements
- Proven experience operating at Senior Procurement Manager level within defence or a similarly regulated environment, with a strong track record in sourcing IT and network infrastructure (including LAN/WAN equipment)
- Understanding of NEC3 & NEC4 contracts
- Proven experience in managing and leading teams.
- Excellent negotiation skills and techniques
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management approach and skills at a senior level
- Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline or Professional qualification MCIPS (Chartered) is desirable
- SC Clearance (or must be eligible)
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Hard Skills
- sourcing
- negotiation
- contracting
- supplier evaluation
- supplier performance management
- risk management
- iProcurement strategy
- category code management
- social value contribution
- LAN/WAN equipment
Soft Skills
- leadership
- team development
- interpersonal skills
- stakeholder management
- negotiation skills
Certifications & Qualifications
- MCIPS
- SC Clearance
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