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.