Principal Business Solutions & Improvement Officer

About the job

An opportunity has arisen in a fast-moving team for a seasoned improvement practitioner working in the Procurement and Supply Chain environment. Leading approved functional improvements in processes, tools & methodologies, which enhance overall efficiency.

Job Title: Principal Business Solutions & Improvement Officer

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience 

Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 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:

• Support the UK Procurement and Supply Chain identification, development, and implementation of functional improvement and transformation activities.
• Project Manage tools improvement activities in support of Procurement and Supply Chain activities.
• Create, publish and support the implementation of new policies and processes through training and communication to the Procurement and Supply Chain teams.
• Provide ongoing functional support regarding the improvement / implementation of processes and tools.
• For the following projects specifically, work with internal customers and manage solution suppliers to implement, improve and deliver the Procurement & Supply Chain Domain strategy:
  • Procurement & Supply Chain resilience assessment process.
  • Analysis of data sets and sources for resilience.
  • Project tracking and reporting.

• Analyse best general practices from industrial benchmarking of other relevant companies.
• Promote best practice and functional excellence:
  • Collaborating functionally and cross functionally on improvement initiative and projects
  • Develop and enhance the working practices between all areas of Procurement.
  • Challenge the current ways of thinking and practices
• Drive efficiency of procurement and supply chain system initiatives through ongoing measurement and evaluation of their impact by using system data and KPIs to prioritise activities.
• Drive improvements for the Knowledge Management approach within ISP UK
• Plan, develop and deliver training materials to support the implementation of system improvement projects.
• Project manage deliverables against plan and communicate across functions.
• Identify the relevant governance is in place as part of improvement control / progress plans.
• Collaborate and support BS&I and Improvement / Supply Chain Excellence functions.

What we're looking for from you:

You will be working within the ‘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.
• You will already have a broad experience working in a variety of Procurement & Supply Chain roles.
• Experience of working in a complex matrix organisation, with an ability to work collaboratively, build relationships and demonstrate value-add.
• You will have good analytical and presentation skills, able to distil analysis to a meaningful direction for the receiver (possible actions to be taken).
• You will have excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to monitor and drive to completion.
• A proven track record of delivering improvements in a Procurement & Supply Chain environment.
• Knowledge of SAP and Ivalua would be an advantage.

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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:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

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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