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Senior Procurement Officer / Procurement Manager

£48,000 depending on experience

Stevenage

2 days per week on-site

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

The opportunity:

Working within Major Equipment Procurement (MEP), you will partner with our suppliers around the world.

You will lead the preparation, negotiation, implementation and performance of subcontracts across the entire life cycle of missiles and missile systems. You will ensure that contracts are effectively managed to time, cost, and quality resulting in the delivery of high value and sophisticated sub-systems. You will need to provide commercial guidance to internal customers and manage risk and opportunity to safeguard the interests of the client.

Key responsibilities:

* Preparation and execution of subcontracts, either with existing partners or resulting from running tendering activities.

* Oversee subcontract amendments to ensure they remain topical and in compliance with latest contracting standards and legislation.

* Undertaking performance management activities to ensure that suppliers deliver in line with subcontract obligations.

* Develop and nurture strong supplier relationships with suppliers within the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

* Identify and mitigate commercial and business risks relating to the suppliers which you are responsible for.

* Obtain quotations and other critical intelligence from suppliers which enable the client to bid for new business.

What we're looking for from you:

* You’ll be keen to learn or bring experience in procurement subcontract management, e.g. negotiation, contract and terms and conditions.

* Be able to problem solve daily and skilled at finding a resolution.

* Keen to provide continuous support and co-operation to senior internal and external customers.

* Continually improve opportunities, analyse situations and present possibilities, whilst balancing risk.

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