Procurement Projects Lead

A reputable defence client are seeking a proven Procurement Project Lead to operate at the heart of complex, engineering-led projects and influence supplier performance.Role: Procurement Project LeadDuration: 6-month contractPay: (Apply online only) p/dayLocation: Brighton (1 / 2 days hybrid)Security Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS/SC clearanceAs Procurement Project Lead, you''ll take ownership of supplier and procurement activities throughout the programme lifecycle. Key Responsibilities:Leading procurement and supplier management activities across NPI, industrialisation, production and sustainment phases.Acting as the primary procurement interface between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Programme Management and suppliers.Driving supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery and technical compliance metrics.Managing supplier readiness for key programme milestones, including Design Reviews, Qualification Activities and AS9102 First Article Inspection.Supporting supplier selection, RFQ activities, contract negotiations and award processes.Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, including capacity challenges, long lead-time materials and sole-source dependencies.Working closely with Supplier Quality Engineers to resolve non-conformances, drive corrective actions and implement supplier recovery plans.Expediting critical deliveries and proactively managing supply issues to maintain programme schedules.Providing clear reporting on supplier performance, ..... full job details .....