A reputable organisation within the Aviation space, are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Supply Chain Specialist to join their team in Fareham on a 6-month contract.

In this role you'll play a pivotal role in projects in a developing area of air traffic management, managing complex supply chain activities and delivering measurable value improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end supply chain activities and projects, ensuring alignment with company governance, policies, and category strategies.
• Develop and implement business-wide category strategies, identifying opportunities to deliver measurable cost, risk, and performance improvements.
• Oversee and maintain long term supplier relationships
• Build and nurture collaborative relationships up to Head of Department level
• Aligning supply chain activities with strategic goals, while mentoring less experienced team members.
• Manage major contracts (up to 5m), particularly in software and complex systems procurement.
• Operate dynamically within sprints and adapt to the pace of a large, innovative organisation.

Job Requirements:

• Extensive category management and procurement experience within blue-chip and FTSE 100 companies
• Expertise in complex software system procurement
• Strong background in regulated industries
• Experience managing long-term supplier relationships
• Ability to navigate complex systems
• Agile and dynamic approach to problem-solving
• Degree/MBA qualified
• CIPS qualified or actively working towards

Why Should You Apply?

• Highly competitive day rate (Inside IR35)
• Hybrid working
• Modern office space

This a fantastic opportunity in Fareham to work on groundbreaking projects and collaborate with long-term partners in an ever-developing area of the aviation industry.

If you are a results-driven supply chain professional with a passion for innovation and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.