Supply Chain Lead

The Role

Working within the Warship Support Maritime Services Supply Chain responsible for delivering procurement / supply chain activities associated with a defined area. The role includes supporting the development of procurement / supply chain strategies & plans, and the engagement and management of suppliers, projects and other stakeholders to deliver project/business objectives. The coaching, mentoring and development of team members to drive performance.

Responsible for the day to day procurement of materials and subcontract services ensuring requirements related to cost, quality, delivery and export control are competitively achieved in line with requirements.

• Support and/or prepare outputs and deliverables and select suppliers in line with the departmental procedures and systems
• Support Line Manager in delivering KPI's
• Identify risks, opportunities and mitigation plans and implement accordingly
• Be first port of call for escalations within the Supply Chain team

Essential Skills

• Experience of Procurement / Supply Chain Department
• Commercial and contractual acumen
• Working understanding of tool sets and IT (SAP desirable but not essential)