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Business  - E-Solutions Project Manager

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
7 Dec 2018
Reference
P7345

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Discipline
Project Engineering
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineering Manager

Job Details

The Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen in a fast-moving team for a seasoned IM Professional working in the Procurement and Supply Chain environment to run Tools projects that provide a ‘step change’ in the way we manage our global supply chain. Working with stakeholders from across our European Sites you will be responsible for ascertaining requirements, turning these into best in class solutions and supporting the users by improving the functional competence
 
The Role
To project manage the definition and delivery of Procurement and Supply Chain E-Solutions for Indirect Procurement, Commercial Off The Shelf Product Procurement and Industrial specific Product Procurement for MBDA. This will include:
  • Working with the Operational and Functional Stakeholders to ascertain requirements to drive the Business Solutions for Procurement and Supply Chain Processes
  • Working with IM and external Providers to turn requirements into system definitions and cost effective solutions
  • Supporting solutions into the Business using User/Business Analysis methodologies
  • Driving Functional Competence with end user training solutions
 
What’s in it for you?
 You will be working within the newly formed ‘Industrial policy, Global Supply Chain & Procurement’ Directorate and specifically as part of the ‘Business Solutions and Improvement’ Team
  • On the job experience will be vast and will take you into different cultures and practices. You will have the chance to improve your competence by attendance of training, coaching and knowledge capitalisation events carried out from within the Procurement and Supply Chain Academy.
  • This is a Multi-National Role with significant linkages to the future approaches we wish to take (Reliable, Common, Transversal) so there will be ample opportunities to travel and use a foreign language
 
What’s great about the team?
You will be joining a dynamic, focussed team responsible for the development of the Procurement and Supply Chain approach, tools and competence
There are a variety of large improvement projects underway including new Business platforms and the launch of the Procurement and Supply Chain Academy
This is a very exciting time to be involved as you will be in the middle of the revolution of change taking place
 
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a candidate that has experience in tools that support the Procurement and Supply Chain discipline, experience in Change Management at a corporate level across complex environments including multi-national. The individual must be considered a credible expert from the MBDA senior management and the Procurement Community. The following is desired:
  • Business school qualification or Engineering equivalent
  • Demonstrable experience in delivery of e-Solutions for large Companies
  • Experience and understanding of the approaches in the Market Place
  • Good understanding of SAP and SaaS based solutions
  • Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Objective driven, determination to win
  • Strong interpersonal skills – ability to further develop his / her network
 
What would you get?
  • Competitive salaries, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level) and superb learning and development opportunities.
Please note that in order to apply for MBDA UK opportunities you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance.
 
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Company

Together. For the future of defence.

We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.

Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.   

For the latest vacancies, employer updates and stories from our people, make sure to visit and bookmark our MBDA UK Careers site.

Our Values 

Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.

Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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