Procurement Sourcing Lead

Our client has an opportunity for a Sourcing Lead to join them on a 6-month contract with possible extension. Role purpose: To lead and support the procurement and sourcing activities of the Mechanical Structures domain, to be the lead and focal point for a number of RFx events. Working with the Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager and the key stakeholders to drive procurement excellence, implementing new suppliers to future proof the supply chain and to secure the ramp up today. Role: Procurement Sourcing Lead Location: Stevenage, 2-3 days onsite Hourly Rate: 58- 62 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting, full SC to follow. Some travel to supplier sites will be required for this role What you''ll be doing: Sourcing:Produce and lead sourcing activities in line with category and domain strategy, ensuring procurement best practice is followed, in line with policy.Lead and support activities to increase the supply chainBe able to undertake the prerequisite research, i.e. spend analysis, segmentation, future analysis, market analysisBe proficient in utilising procurement tools (Kraljic, Porters, etc.)Be able to present the sourcing outcome to senior stakeholders and justify decisions/outcome of sourcing activities, demonstrating how risks have been mitigatedJointly lead supplier development activities with Supply Chain Managers, complimenting their technical excellence as a commercial lead Contract Development and Negotiations:Have an ..... full job details .....