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An opportunity has arisen to lead the transformation of the Procurement & Supply Chain function within the UK Mechanical domain. As the UK Head you will have budget responsibility across multiple Mechanical categories including Precision Machining, Composites, Optics, Fabrications & Fasteners. You will be accountable for developing critical Category strategies, supporting significant development milestones and production capability.

Role and responsibilities:

  • Lead the transformation of Procurement & Supply Chain activities in the UK Mechanical Domain, consistent with the ISP mission.
  • Manage & develop the team of Procurement & Supply Chain professionals to deliver against the objectives, building internal relationships and enabling professional and personal development.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement opportunities within the ISP organisation, representing ISP & the UK Mech Domain in wider business initiatives.
  • Providing oversight, approval & governance to manage & execute commercial contract arrangements with suppliers, including frame contracts, building supplier relationships at senior levels.
  • Manage the key Supply Chain activities required to deliver products throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance & continuous improvement activities are established throughout the internal & external supply chain.
  • With primary responsibility for the performance & development of the UK Mechanical Supply Chain & procurement teams, you will be operating with senior management within the UK and Group ISP organisation and be required to demonstrate the highest levels of collaboration, integrity, team building & commercial capability
  • Opportunities to work across the Procurement & Supply Chain teams in UK, France & Italy to develop strategic souring opportunities including developing a more global footprint through Offset.
  • A key role in the Group ISP team, expectations for strong collaboration with Engineering, Programmes, create opportunities to work on a wide range of products & build relationships with Stakeholders across the Group
  • Playing an active role in the development in team development & P&SC Academy and Functional Excellence initiatives provides opportunity for personal & professional development.
  • Transforming the functional capability of the function thorough consolidation of best practice methods and tools including the implementation of innovative digital platforms to add value & drive efficiency.
  • A team of 15+, including Category Managers, Buyers & Supply Chain Managers, you will be responsible for building professional capability, knowledge management and increasing the value of the function in a fast growing & technically complex area

Experience and requirements:

  • Highly motivated, with demonstrated capability in team management & development, able to quickly build trust & respect
  • Exceptional communication, relationship & stakeholder management ï‚· Strong experience in strategic & operational procurement & supply chain environments, with experience in both new product and production environments
  • Good knowledge of manufacturing & production continuous improvement methods & tools
  • Working knowledge of SAP, understanding of digital platform opportunities, collaboration & risk management tools ï‚· Analytical capabilities using BI & standard tools (Excel)
  • Confident presenting to wide range of groups and functional areas
  • Ideally degree / Post Graduate in Business, Procurement & Supply Chain or Engineering
  • Ideally CIPS qualified (Level 6)

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