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Gregory Martin International Limited
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Christchurch, Dorset
Senior Procurement Manager
Overview
Senior Procurement Manager Our client is recruiting for a Senior Procurement Manager to plan and deliver a procurement strategy for a key business program. This program is valued with around £50 million of procurement spend focused on spares (avionic and mechanical) and well as procuring services and support (e.g. outsourced maintenance, new product development).This position is based in Christchurch and requires occasional travel to key suppliers. The salary is very competitive with bonus and excellent benefits As a Senior Procurement Manager your skills and qualifications will ideally include: Extensive background working as a Procurement Manager developing a strategic supplier base and building a performance matrix for ongoing assessment. Experience of procuring service contracts for maintenance and new product development would be highly desirable. Experience working on complex support programmes in an Engineering organisation (Aerospace is highly desirable). An advanced knowledge of procurement and contract management principles An advanced understanding of key contractual principles (e.g. contract formation, indemnities, consequential loss) Expertise in various contract types (Cost-type, Firm / Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive Fee, Fixed Price Level of Effort, Time and Material) Experience in supporting a Bid Team to negotiate and secure sub-contracts on complex support service programmes Experience with project management principles and working as part of a project team Strong business acumen with the ability to clearly recognise risk elements in business transactions and develop strategies for mitigating risk As a Senior Procurement Manager your main responsibilities will involve: Managing strategic suppliers and strategic relationships Identify and manage risks associated with key and major subcontracts Developing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and key suppliers Preparing tender packs, evaluating tender proposals, negotiating contract terms and conditions. Negotiating proposals, contract modifications and agreements as required Assessing the Make vs Buy and provide pay back justifications Drafting and negotiating agreements with suppliers whilst applying sound commercial judgement and ensuring compliance with our clients policies; insurance requirements; confidentiality requirements; and ‘flow down’ requirements from customer contracts Supporting bid teams to source, manage and secure sub-contracts that meet customer needs and differentiates from our clients competitors Drive improved profitability and bid cost reduction through re-use, best practice processes and knowledge sharing. Manage and control all subcontract documentation, data, files and reports in a timely and accurate manner Supporting internal Phase Reviews/Approvals ensuring that all required approvals are obtained prior to executing a subcontract Ensuring integrity of commercial in confidence, security classified and export controlled information Ability to coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members to take positive action and accountability. Keywords: Procurement, Purchasing, Bids, Tenders, Aerospace, Supply Chain, Buying Senior Procurement Manager Location: Christchurch, Dorset Salary: Very competitive with bonus and excellent benefits