Process Development Manager- Supply Chain (Permanent)

An exciting opportunity is now available for a Process Development Manager- Supply Chain to join a unique company based in Stevenage. Working in the global defence industry, the company currently has 10,000 employees across their UK and European offices and are now looking to increase their headcount by 5% in 2018.

This role will be working in the Procurement and Supply Chain environment running process and skills development projects that provide alternatives in the way the global supply chain is managed. Working with stakeholders from across our European sites you will be responsible for ascertaining requirements turning these into best in class solutions and supporting the users by improving the functional competence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Working with the Operational and Functional Stakeholders to ascertain requirements to drive the Supply Chain Processes and Business Tools required to support
• Working with the International SCM Communities of Purpose members to ensure Group and National BMS documents are written, maintained and utilised. This will include detailed procedures and templates to support our supply chain excellence methodologies
• Working with external Providers to ensure professional training is identified and delivered
• Defining and delivering company specific training modules that improve our functional competence
• Supporting the operational supply chain managers with field missions on a requested basis

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level), and superb learning and development opportunities.
• You will be working within the newly formed 'Industrial policy, Global Supply Chain & Procurement' Directorate and specifically as part of the 'Business Solutions and Improvement' Team
• On the job experience will be vast and will take you into different cultures and practices. You will have the chance to improve your competence by attendance of training, coaching and knowledge capitalisation events carried out from within the Procurement and Supply Chain Academy.
• This is a Multi-National Role with significant linkages to the future approaches we wish to take (Reliable, Common, Transversal) so there will be ample opportunities to travel and use a foreign language

What we are looking for:

• Experienced in supply chain management methodologies that support the Procurement and Supply Chain discipline
• Experienced in Change Management at a corporate level across complex environments including multi-national.
• Business school qualification or Engineering equivalent
• Experience and understanding of the approaches in the Market Place and Industry standards
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Objective driven, determination to win

Please note that in order to apply for this role you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance.

About Aeropeople:

Aeropeople are a leading dedicated Aerospace and Autosport technical services provider specialising in the recruitment of permanent and temporary staff. With our heritage firmly embedded in the Aerospace industry, we ensure the highest levels of expertise and commitment not only our customers but in placing our permanent & temporary staff. With our head office in Cambridge, support offices throughout the UK and offices in Germany, UAE and Italy, Aeropeople are best placed to service your career aspirations.