Job Title: Head of Procurement – Tornado
Salary: Competitive
Location: Dhahran

JOB PURPOSE
BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force aircraft and train RSAF personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.
BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Saudi Maintenance and Supply Chain Management Company (SMSCMC), a BAE Systems majority owned joint venture Company. The successful individual will be working for a company at the forefront of BAE Systems’ commitment to industrialise the supply chain in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Working across the SMSCMC Functions and Project Teams will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the development and growth of SMSCMC in KSA.
The Head of Procurement for Tornado is responsible for all SMSCMC Procurement activities in support of the Tornado Programme. These responsibilities include managing a team of circa 10 procurement managers and professionals, dealing with day to day procurement and supplier management activities, assuring Procurement controls are in place, developing the team, supporting wider functional activities and reporting progress into the Tornado programme.
The role covers a range of procurement and supplier management including the management of supplier agreements, order book management and performance against agreed KPI’s. Also responsible for associated internal reporting to senior management and external reporting to SMSCMC customers & stakeholders. Typically the post holder will be dealing with suppliers including Rolls Royce, Panavia and Leonardo and other businesses within the BAE Systems Group, with an spend value in excess of £500M
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintaining effective Procurement Governance & Controls within the Tornado Programme

• The management of a team of 10 procurement managers and professionals engaged in Tornado procurement activities

• Manage team resource levels, including the development and training of team members through the company PDR process and Procurement skills and competency matrix, engaging in staff development to improve team performance and motivation. In particular support to company Saudisation strategies and targets.

• Directly support the achievement of SMSCMC IBP objectives as flowed down and relevant to the procurement teams.

• Leading and developing appropriate supplier management strategies and activities to ensure that supplier performance meets the required delivery, quality and cost KPI’s.

• Overall management of our supplier business agreements, contracts registers, management of associated order books for both routine requirements and any special or critical requirements.

• Responsible for identification and management of procurement risk and opportunity management.

• Responsible for procurement LCM, including procurement plans and supplier improvement & development activities.

• Establishing and maintaining close working relationships with key stakeholders such as customers, suppliers and functional colleagues.

• Leading and managing face to face supplier reviews covering both operational performance, cost reduction, risk management and supply chain improvement initiatives etc.

• Managing all procurement activities in accordance with current export control regulations and procedures in order to ensure compliance.

• Supporting current ERP maintenance activities as well as supporting future ERP strategies and implementation

• Leading / managing procurement input to future bid activities.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

• Extensive experience in managing high performing procurement teams in a complex business environment.

• Qualified to degree standard or equivalent with full membership of CIPS or studying towards completion of CIPS.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills when dealing with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders. Must be tenacious in dealing with supplier’s performance and related supply chain issues.

• Ability to develop constructive and professional working relationships with both suppliers, other businesses within the BAE Systems Group, colleagues and customers at all levels.

• Strong experience in managing both individual and team performances. Able to manage multi-cultural teams to support, motivate and develop a strong team identity.

• Excellent standard of written and spoken English language and good level of numeracy.

• The ability to work with multiple stakeholders and solve problems using detailed analytical and evaluative thinking.

• Understands and accurately applies procurement functional governance and LCM processes.

• In depth understanding of supplier agreements, cost reduction strategies and able to negotiate effectively with suppliers.

• A strong understanding of the current export control regulations and compliance requirements for procurement, in particular US Export regulations.

• Good knowledge of procurement ERP tools, preferably IFS and SAP.

• Ability to develop and evaluate procurement and supply chain reports from IFS / SAP and Microsoft applications.

• An understanding of the Panavia construct / programme would be beneficial

EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed. On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.
SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities
BAE Systems
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.
(The Saudi Maintenance and Supply Chain Chains Management Company holds the Mowaamah Gold Certificate as a work environment that empowers and motivates people with disabilities. We take pride in creating environment that supports everyone regardless of gender, age, physical ability)
All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.