PERM - Fabulous opportunity to join a prestigious defence client as a Supply Chain/Buyer/Procurement (buyer background) Good excel skills to assist the Supply Chain Manager and joining a small team. Must be eligible for SC clearanceLocation - New Malden Kingston Upon Thames, SurreySalary upto 58,000 plus benefits and compressed hoursTo work for your prestigious client we are looking for a mid level Supply Chain Manager You may have assisted supply managers or involved as a Buyer, Procurement or similar role may be suitable.You will be involved in preparing cost reports alongside supplying chain managers Responsibilities:Providing senior supply chain support to the programmes through;Support in identification of suitable suppliers for 3rd party programme items and services Support in the shaping and strategy of negotiation and tendering practises to supply chain teams within the operating unit.Ensure that the eco-system is healthy and supports programme delivery within your OU.Accountable for meeting programme schedule and budget commitments through supplier management including;Identification of suitable suppliers for 3rd party items and services.Lead competitive exercises to maintain on-time delivery to programme at best value. Negotiation and implementation of agreements with appropriate customer flow downs. Proactively maintain positive and mutually beneficial supplier relationships.Manage supplier price and availability, including alternative sources, in line with programme needs.Monitor and manage obsolescence and other supply issues, providing status updates and reports as requestedHighlight and/or escalate, in a timely fashion, any supplier delinquency that affects the programme delivery schedule.Ensuring that supplier performance measurement activities are maintained through good practise, including;Aligning suppliers to the Supplier Management Processes.Working with Mission Assurance and others; monitor supplier performance factors, such as OTIF, quality, risk opportunity, management and values.

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