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Head of UK Mechanical Supply Chain & Procurement

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
4 Jan 2019
Reference
P7418

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Discipline
Mechanical
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Director & Senior Management

Job Details

The Opportunity
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.  Finally, you will have the opportunity to build team capability to deliver critical business results through high levels of functional collaboration and team development.
 
The Role
  • 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 ISP 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.
  • Ensuring effective workload planning to deliver the ISP-S objectives, supporting the HR calendar and ensuring the wellbeing of the team is maintained
  • Ensuring the definition & implementation Industrial Policy, Procurement & Supply Chain strategies consistent with MBDA requirements & policies
  • 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.
 
What’s in it for you?
  • 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.
 
What’s great about the team?
  • 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
  • With three primary programmes in production & multiple programmes in development, building flexibility, efficiency and high performance will be challenging
  • Increasing proactive engagement and collaboration across UK sites (Bolton, Bristol & Stevenage), communication and workload management will be key to success.
 
What are we looking for?
  • Ideally degree / Post Graduate in Business, Procurement & Supply Chain or Engineering
  • Ideally CIPS qualified (Level 6)
  • Highly motivated, with demonstrated capability in team management & development, able to quickly build trust & respect
  • Exceptional communication, relationship & stakeholder management
  • 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
  • Analytical capabilities using BI & standard tools (Excel)
  • Confident presenting to wide range of groups and functional areas
 
What would you get?
  • Competitive salary, 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

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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.   

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

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