Sourcing Lead

Sourcing Lead6 month contractBased in StevenageOffering up to 62ph Inside IR35 Are you CIPS qualified?Do you have experience running complex RFx?Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Sourcing Lead, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in:Sourcing:Produce and lead sourcing activities in line with category and domain strategyLead and support activities to increase the company''s 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 leadContract Development and Negotiations:Have an understanding of English contract LawBe able to interpret commercial discussions from a supplier to ensure the best commercial position is implementedDraft and implement the relevant commercial agreementsLead in defining negotiation ..... full job details .....