Recruiter: MBDA |
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Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 |
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Posted: 04/10/2024 |
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Ref: R23979_Stevenage |
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Discipline: Procurement and Supply chain |
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Sector: Aerospace / Avionics, Defence |
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Contract Type: Permanent |
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Hours: Full Time |
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Expiry Date: 01/11/2024 |
Do you thrive on the opportunity of having a direct influence on the direction of the business within a procurement environment?
Job Title: Lead Buyer – Contracting Specialist
Salary: Circa £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
The opportunity:
Do you thrive on the opportunity of having a direct influence on the direction of the business within a procurement environment?
The Industrial Policy, Supply Chain and Procurement (ISP) organisation is responsible for procuring and managing supply chain for direct and indirect products and services for both projects and the business, with a total spend of approximately €500M per year across UK, France and Italy.
As a Lead Buyer – Contracting Specialist, you will be responsible for the procurement activities across a number of categories with an increased focus on the early stages of the product lifecycle, including Concept Assessment and Development.
Whilst being the focal point for multi-function teams, you will work closely alongside the Category manager, Supply Chain Manager, Supplier Planners and other key stakeholders to drive procurement excellence.
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal project teams and functions, ensuring the best contractual terms are achieved and that existing and future relationships with the suppliers are managed effectively.
This role will provide you with the opportunity to work in a varied and exciting role within a dynamic team environment, incorporating complex stakeholder management and strategic sourcing to secure a supply base for new and existing requirements.
Your Main Responsibilities as a Lead Buyer – Contracting Specialist will include:
Whilst our environment is complex, challenging and varied from day to day, by joining our excellent team, you will surrounded by individuals that are dedicated to support one another and achieve common goals whilst sharing knowledge, experience, best practice and opinion.
What we're looking for from you:
You will have excellent knowledge of strategic and operational procurement processes, whilst being an excellent team player and capable of taking a lead in your category.
You will have well-developed communication, negotiation, analytical and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to influence at all levels with both your internal and external stakeholders. You will be passionate about developing strategy and driving improvements in order to meet the overall needs of the business.
Your skills and qualifications:
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Our company:
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
What we can offer you:
Our Business:
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
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