Supply Chain Principal

Join a world-renowned aerospace organisation as a Supply Chain Principal in Portsmouth on a hybrid basis Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Supply Chain Principal to add to their talented, hardworking team in Portsmouth on an initial 18 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. The rate per hour: £37.61 per hour inside IR35 / umbrella The role: Working within the Warship Support Maritime Services Supply Chain responsible for delivering procurement / supply chain activities associated with a defined area. The role includes supporting the development of procurement / supply chain strategies & plans, and the engagement and management of suppliers, projects and other stakeholders to deliver project/business objectives. The management, coaching, mentoring and development of subordinate team members to drive performance.  Line Management responsibilities including deputising for Procurement Manager  Support and/or prepare outputs and deliverables and select suppliers in line with the departmental procedures and systems  Support and/or negotiate all commercial, financial, quality and schedule elements of contracts and any authorised changes in line with departmental procedures  Pro-actively support and deliver effective supplier management and manage open order book in line with the project's integrated schedule  Support Line Manager in delivering KPI's The Role Holder: * Experience of Procurement / Supply Chain Department * Commercial and contractual acumen * Working understanding of tool sets and IT (SAP desirable but not essential) * Experience and understanding of MRP * Working knowledge of Purchase to Pay * Tender process and down selection experience * Line Management experience essential * MCIPS (awarded or working towards) or equivalent work experience APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you! Send your profile to Stella today