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An international leading defence business are currently recruiting for a Materials Programme / Supply Chain Programme Manager a fulltime permanent basis in the Greater London area OR Buckinghamshire (hybrid working arrangements).

Role - Material Programme / Supply Chain Programme Manager

Type - Permanent position

Salary - Competitive (DOE) + benefits

Location - Greater Lonon area OR Buckinghamshire (hybrid working)

Key responsibilities for Material Programme Manager / Supply Chain Programme Manager job role and not limited to:

Developing and execute material programme plans, subcontract management plans (together with Supply Chain team)
Strategic thinking with tactical application of those strategies to programmes.
Accountable for developing material strategies
Developing and leading Planning related proposal activities including task descriptions and bases of estimates
In conjunction with engineering, you will develop accurate Bill of Materials (BOM's) from the technical baseline within a few days of proposal kick off, control changes in the BOM during the proposal process and promptly flow any changes to material estimating and develop a strategy to get representative costs
Develop accurate Materials Estimates
Partnering with Programmes and Engineering to navigate obsolescence, long lead and last time buy material situations to ensure programme schedules are met
Actively engaging in proposals
Accountable for applying material strategy to bids and proposal
Managing material actual cost vs should cost
Accountable for decision making in the make/buy/where process
Developing and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet programme objectives
Collaborating with supply chain functions for support as needed.
Developing and Monitoring performance metrics and proactively acts to address programme and functional issues

Key skills required for the Material Programme Manager / Supply Chain Programme Manager job applicant and not limited to:

Experience managing to a budget
Experience collaborating with the Subcontract Manager to review statements of work (SOW) that are complete and conform to programme requirements.
Experience in electronics/aerospace hardware applications as well as knowledge of operational and manufacturing processes (assembly, integration, and test)
Experience converting business area and customer requirements into executable strategies
Experience leading in an Integrated Programme Team (IPT) environment
Knowledge of Defence contracting

To apply for this Material Programme Manager / Supply Chain Programme Manager / Subcontract Manager / Subcontract Procurement Manager / Sub-Contract Manager / Sub-Contract Procurement Manager position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK