Procurement Specialist

** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United Kingdom
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* Location:

** GB-ESS-HARLOW-002 ~ Kao One ~ BLDG V
** Position Role Type:
** Unspecified
* * Job Tile
**** Procurement Specialist
**** Grade
* * P3
* * Function
* * Supply Chain
** Location
* * Harlow - hybrid need to be on-site min 2 days per week
** SC Required
** Baseline & SC
** Duration
* * Permanent
* * Hours
* * Full-time 37hrs
** Raytheon UK
** At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.
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* About the role:

** A key part of the Integrated Project Team, the Principal Contracts Specialist administers and manages moderate value Contracts, supports Contract Managers with high value / complex Contracts and responds to Customer Requests for Proposal.
The Principal Contracts Specialist is the touchstone for all Commercial aspects of the IPT’s activity, throughout the lifecycle of customer engagement.

** Skills and Experience
*** Business degree or equivalent experience.
* Responds to tasks with tenacity and flexibility, whilst working cross functionally in a multi-disciplinary team
* Remains calm under pressure and collaborate with others
* Flexible and positive attitude
* An eye for detail.
* Excellent verbal and written communications.
* Understanding of Contract Management and Procurement principles.
* Self-motivation and independent working.
* A willingness and ability to travel occasionally.
* The successful hire will need to complete a security clearance application
** Desirable
* ** Awareness of Government, Aerospace and Defence contracting
* Basic programme management skill set – Risk Management/Programme Gating/ Metrics
* Experience of collaborative working
* Strong record of problem solving
* Experience of working with international suppliers or customers
* Experience of dispute resolution
* Experience of Financial Management
* Awareness of Data Protection and other relevant commercial and contract legislation
** Responsibilities
* ** Prepares responses to Customer ‘Requests for Proposal’
* Negotiates, administers, and manages standard Contracts and Agreements within defined limits
* Identifies and manages risk and opportunity, working collaboratively with customers and other project team members
* Creates and maintains of the Contract Management Plan and compliance matrices
* Manages and measures Contract value and performance
* Administers delivery/acceptance/invoicing of goods and services and the prompt collection of cash
* Maintenance of records
* Attends, and may present at, customer and internal reviews
* Supports, or produces, business cases/ briefing materials for senior management reviews
* Participates in cross-functional improvement activity
** Benefits and Work Culture
**** Benefits
* ** Competitive salaries.
* 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
* Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
* Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
* 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension.
* Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
* Enhanced sick pay.
* Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
* Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
* Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)
** Work Culture
*** 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
* Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
* Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
* A…