We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Supply Chain Manager to play a crucial role in supporting our ADS&T strategy. The successful candidate will actively contribute to implementing a more strategic approach to supply chain management, developing preferred supplier framework agreements, and fostering key supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage preferred supplier framework agreements.
• Implement a category management approach in selected capability areas.
• Evolve our Supplier Ecosystem, identifying and onboarding suppliers in key capability target areas.
• Lead sourcing projects and support bid-specific supply chain strategies.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams along the end-to-end supply chain process.
• Conduct market research, identify new suppliers, and manage supply chain performance reviews.
• Work with the ADS&T supply chain team to identify and deliver improvement opportunities.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Extensive experience in Procurement & Supply Chain role (MCIPS qualified or working towards beneficial).
• Strong technical procurement skills, including strategic sourcing, contracting, negotiating, and supplier management.
• Commercial acumen and project management skills.
• Effective stakeholder management and outstanding communication skills.
• Analytical mindset and ability to use data for evidence-based decision-making.
• Forward-thinking with a drive to improve existing ways of working.
• Ability to operate in a changing environment, with change management experience advantageous.
• Resilient, not afraid to challenge the status quo, and a self-starter.