Head of Supply Chain (Weapons & Sensors)

Raytheon Technologies ,
Harlow, Essex
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Job Title: Head of Supply Chain Management (SCM) Weapons & Sensors (W&S) Location(s): UK (Based at Harlow or Glenrothes, with travel as required, national and international) Req ID: 155025BR Summary of Role Reporting directly to the Head of SCM, RUK, the W&S SCM Lead will be responsible for: . The performance of the SCM function in the W&S Business Area 500M bookings and sales annually, >50% supplier . Broad technology and program span across Weapons and Sensors . Complex, high value international and domestic supply base . Providing leadership and strategic direction to the W&S SCM team . 57 geographically dispersed skilled professionals . Relationships with W&S suppliers Main Duties . Identify and deliver top talent, including recruitment, performance management and team development in order to deliver functional excellence . Provide strategic thought leadership to develop innovative supplier management solutions that drive W&S achievement of its Annual Operating Plan and individual business area objectives . Setting and driving the strategic direction for W&S SCM activities, including any functional initiatives . Establish credibility and trusted, purposeful relationships with business partners, employees, and domestic and international suppliers at senior levels . Engage in W&S supplier and customer issues to ensure expeditious closure . Ensure successful governance/compliance of the W&S organisations with the application of appropriate Raytheon policies and procedures . Liaise with appropriate US Business VP Supply Chain on matters of significance . Create and deliver Commercial functional budget for the Annual Operating Plan Candidate Requirements Essential . Demonstrable senior management experience of leading teams to deliver business objectives . Experienced in staff engagement and management with specific experience in staff development with excellent influencing skills and a flexible and positive attitude . A strong desire and capability to developing leaders, not managers . Significant UK and international SCM experience in the defence and security industry . Excellent negotiating skills . Proven and varied experience of Defence and Aerospace supplier management for the provision of goods and services . Bachelor's degree or higher in business or related subject . Willingness to travel internationally . Holds or able to obtain SC security clearance Desirable . Experience managing an internationally distributed team . Mentoring and coaching experience gained in a matrix management environment . Able to deal at board level both externally and internally . Experience of representing the function at Board level meetings . Good working knowledge of import/export legislation . External accreditation Raytheon Career Development: Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role. Standard Benefits: . 25 days holiday + statutory holidays . Contributory Pension Scheme . Life Assurance . Flexible Benefits . Enhanced sick pay scheme Diversity: Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success. Raytheon Application Process To apply visit the link to the website and search for Req ID:155025BR. Please complete the on-line instructions to create a profile and upload CV. Please also view the Raytheon video: 155025

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