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Industrial Transfer & Offset Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
11 Sep 2019
Reference
P7777A

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Discipline
Procurement
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Business & Non-Engineering

Job Details

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver For A More Secure Tomorrow
 
 
The Opportunity
Within Industrial Policy, Global Supply Chain & Procurement (ISP), an opportunity has arisen in a fast-moving domain for a Procurement & Supply Chain Manager on Industrial Transfer & Offset for UK products, with specific accountability for the generation of sourcing opportunities in Export countries where there are offset/ToT obligations, and management of the offset/ToT contractual procurement activities. The individual will work with export country local industry and various MBDA directorates: SBD IIC, ISP, MEP, Finance, Operations. They will evolve in an export multi-cultural and challenging environment with regular travelling abroad required.
 
What are we looking for?
  • Supply Chain background with a proven track record in the set up and management of external suppliers and the delivery cost savings and service enhancement.
  • Experience within a Procurement environment would be of preference.
  • Experience in MBDA Supply Chain / Procurement management Tools Set, such as SAP etc.
  • Exposure to export / international business is desirable.
  • Product and Engineering understanding.
  • Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing the day-to-day tactical decisions
  • Preferably educated to degree level or possessing procurement or supply chain accreditation from a professional body, but alternatively candidates with significant and relevant experience will be considered.
  • A natural leader and communicator, able to build strong relationships, with experience in working in multi-functional / multicultural teams and delivering to tight time-scales.
  • Objective driven
  • Strong interpersonal skills – ability to convince people. Team player, advocate of MBDA group cooperation
 
What’s in it for you?
 
  • The role will provide many stimulating challenges, personal development opportunities and the chance to influence decisions at senior levels.
  • Project with multiple work packages in Electronic engineering, Mechanical engineering, Assembly Integration and Test… various domains to deal with.
  • Export SupplierRelationship management : Business Manager, Project Manager, Quality
  • Develop strong relationships and networks across multiple internal and external stakeholders.
  • Evolve Company Strategy for offset/ToT/offload/Make Vs Buy
  • Develop/strengthen international working experience
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.
 
The Role
  • Manage the requirement to generate a Supply Chain in export countries and the development of Industrial workshare and outsourcing, particularly in India.
    • Create links and working groups within all ISP areas where opportunities can be identified.
    • Produce commercial dossiers requesting offset or transfer of technology: industrial suppliers screening, suppliers assessment, risk assessment RFP generation, Cost base development
    • Influence SBD IIC, Operations, ISP and Programmes that the potential offset/ToT proposal is achievable and beneficial.
       
  • Lead Export supply chain contract procurement activities.
    • Proposals and Contract negotiations and execution
    • Offsets obligations documentation & report: certificates of Origin, certificates of Manufacturing, payment proofs…
    • Export Control and Security Clearance management and accountability.
    • Utilise MBDA Supply Chain toolset to manage supplier performance/financials.
       
  • Oversee Industrial Performance of Industrial Transfer / Offset suppliers
    • Monitor Supplier Performance (On Time, On Quality) and its adherence to Operational demand during production.
    • Manage preventive analysis against delivery performance:Conduct root cause analysis, in conjunction with Supplier, in order to address actual and predicted poor performance against OT and OQ targets.

  • Developing and maintaining key relationships with export suppliers, customers and key subcontractors. Regular international/domestic travel to conduct progress meetings & reviews.
  • Ensure project Industrial Requirements are embedded within Suppliers Statement of Work.
  • Country supply base management: database population and maintenance, supplier intelligence in coordination with other ISP functions, supply base optimization.
  • Strategic management of collaboration with existing UK suppliers who have links to Export supply base.
  • Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of supply chain performance up to management level.
  • Ability to challenge supplier performance/progress where appropriate, to ensure project success.
  • As part of a small team you will be interacting with multi-disciplinary functions to safeguard delivery of contract requirements.
 
What’s great about the team?
  • New activity in a domain that is growing fast
  • Significant international networking within MBDA and with Suppliers
  • Part of a small team with the opportunity to own significant responsibility and make a big positive impact
 
 
MBDA is committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential.
We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.
 
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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LinkedIn Group name: Engineering UK (Defence)

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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