An international leading defence business are currently recruiting for a Materials Programme / Supply Chain Programme Manager a fulltime permanent basis in the Greater London area OR Buckinghamshire (hybrid working arrangements).
Role - Material Programme / Supply Chain Programme Manager
Type - Permanent position
Salary - Competitive (DOE) + benefits
Location - Greater Lonon area OR Buckinghamshire (hybrid working)
Key responsibilities for Material Programme Manager / Supply Chain Programme Manager job role and not limited to:
*Developing and execute material programme plans, subcontract management plans (together with Supply Chain team)
*Strategic thinking with tactical application of those strategies to programmes.
*Accountable for developing material strategies
*Developing and leading Planning related proposal activities including task descriptions and bases of estimates
*In conjunction with engineering, you will develop accurate Bill of Materials (BOM’s) from the technical baseline within a few days of proposal kick off, control changes in the BOM during the proposal process and promptly flow any changes to material estimating and develop a strategy to get representative costs
*Develop accurate Materials Estimates
*Partnering with Programmes and Engineering to navigate obsolescence, long lead and last time buy material situations to ensure programme schedules are met
*Actively engaging in proposals
*Accountable for applying material strategy to bids and proposal
*Managing material actual cost vs should cost
*Accountable for decision making in the make/buy/where process
*Developing and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet programme objectives
*Collaborating with supply chain functions for support as needed.
*Developing and Monitoring performance metrics and proactively acts to address programme and functional issues
Key skills required for the Material Programme Manager / Supply Chain Programme Manager job applicant and not limited to:
*Experience managing to a budget
*Experience collaborating with the Subcontract Manager to review statements of work (SOW) that are complete and conform to programme requirements.
*Experience in electronics/aerospace hardware applications as well as knowledge of operational and manufacturing processes (assembly, integration, and test)
*Experience converting business area and customer requirements into executable strategies
*Experience leading in an Integrated Programme Team (IPT) environment
*Knowledge of Defence contracting
To apply for this Material Programme Manager / Supply Chain Programme Manager / Subcontract Manager / Subcontract Procurement Manager / Sub-Contract Manager / Sub-Contract Procurement Manager position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.