Job Description

MBDA is a leading defence organisation that is proud to support our Armed Forces in protecting our nations. We collaborate with governments to achieve a shared goal of defending our freedom.

Salary: Circa \xc2\xa355,000 depending on experience

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus of up to \xc2\xa32,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Annual salary review
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Phenomenal site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role

Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working such as 1 to 2 days on site per week typically

The opportunity!

Are you an experienced Senior Buyer with a Construction background looking for a new role? Are you a looking to be involved in outstanding and exciting construction projects? Are you looking to expand your existing knowledge and skills? Are you looking to work flexibly and dynamically with a role that better suits your lifestyle but gives you a professional challenge?

Come and join our UK Sites and Professional Services procurement team! We lead all aspects of Construction, Facilities Management and Professional Services spend across the Group.

Here at MBDA we\xe2\x80\x99re making significant infrastructure investment across all our UK sites to support company growth over the coming years with multiple new buildings, building upgrades and refurbishments.

You will work in partnership with our internal customers to lead procurement competitions in the UK, develop our procurement pipeline working with the FM department, champion the right relationships with our collaborators (both internal and external) and Contractors and deliver the right procurement outcomes for MBDA. This role is one where you will run and build competitions for the UK only.

Your role would sit within "UK Construction and Site Services Domain", which consists of 13 procurement professionals, including 2 Contingent Workers based in Stevenage and Bolton. This Domain leads all aspects of Construction, Facilities Management, offload, temporary worker requirements, external HR requirement and L&D. It is part of a wider international Indirect team of c. 65 people. Indirect Procurement acts as a real business partner and utilises procurement standard process. We have an excellent reputation for attracting and cultivating talent, developing individual potential and providing opportunities to learn and grow. We are keen to offer flexibility and hybrid working, making this role outstanding in us being able tailor the role to meet individual needs of the right candidate.

There are few procurement roles that offer such a dynamic and flexible working pattern, across a large number of exciting Construction projects and the potential for career development within a growing and constantly-evolving company

What we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for from you!

• Significant practical experience, vocational or academic qualifications
• Strong team and communication skills
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Proactive approach / self-starter and able to work under pressure
• Good organisational, planning and admin skills
• Pragmatic approach to problems & issues
• Good commercial experience of contract terms and conditions including JCT is required
• Knowledge of cost make-up and pricing is desirable but not essential
• Experience of procurement in the Construction Industry and specifically JCT Contract experienced

Our Business!

We value new perspectives, collaboration, and diversity. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

We encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are handled by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.

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