WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Qualifications in Procurement and / or current membership of the CIPS (Chartered institute of Procurement and Supply) preferred;
• Significant strategic experience as a Director of Procurement within a large, complex multi-national organisation;
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a strong team ethos, coupled with the ability to inspire others;

The responsibilities of the Director of Procurement include:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy that supports the company’s objectives, optimises costs, and enhances supply chain efficiency.
• Supplier Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing performance, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant regulations and standards, including Defence Procurement Agency (DPA) guidelines, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Budget Management: Oversee the procurement budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and cost control measures are in place.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, trends, and innovations that can enhance procurement strategies and operational efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including engineering, manufacturing, and logistics, to ensure alignment of procurement activities with overall business objectives.
• Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and present regular reports on procurement performance, cost savings, and supplier performance metrics to senior management.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute workforce planning strategies

We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions.

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
• Annual incentive scheme
• Life assurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefit