Supply Chain & Procurement Governance Manager
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Supply Chain & Procurement Governance Manager Outside IR35: 450 - 500 p/d Hybrid: Once every 2 weeks into Reading 4 months intially, 6 month rolling extensions SC Clearance Mandatory We're supporting a leading defence organisation that is looking for an experienced Supply Chain & Procurement Governance Manager to help design and implement a new governance framework across its procurement and supply chain function. This is a genuinely greenfield opportunity where you'll define the governance model, processes and controls that will underpin a security-sensitive supply chain, working closely with senior commercial and programme stakeholders. The Role You'll be responsible for: - Designing and implementing procurement and supply chain governance frameworks from the ground up. - Defining end-to-end procurement and supplier management processes. - Developing governance, controls and assurance mechanisms for a regulated defence environment. - Producing key governance documentation including policies, process maps, RACI matrices and decision frameworks. - Identifying governance, compliance and control gaps and recommending improvements. - Engaging senior stakeholders to drive adoption of new ways of working. What We're Looking For We're interested in candidates who have: - Strong experience in procurement governance, supply chain governance or commercial governance . - A track record of designing governance frameworks and operating models rather than maintaining existing ones. - Excellent process mapping and process improvement skills. - Experience working within defence, government or another highly regulated environment . - Confidence influencing senior stakeholders across commercial, procurement and delivery teams. - The ability to work independently in an evolving, greenfield environment. - CIPS or similar procurement qualifications are beneficial but not essential.