Supply Chain Lead

INSIDE IR35 Location: Portsmouth (2-3 days onsite per week) Duration: 12 Month Contract Rate: £26.96 per hour umbrella Role: 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. Duties will include: 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 Identify and implement cost saving opportunities Skills Required: Supply Chain knowledge No leadership needed as won't be managing anyone, Microsoft and Excel experience needed. CIPS would be desirable but not necessary. Experience and understanding of MRP Working knowledge of Purchase to Pay Tender process and down selection experience Identify risks, opportunities and mitigation plans and implement accordingly