Sourcing Lead required for long term contract based in Stevenage (some home working available) Skillset/experience required:Able to work in a team and lead complex procurement discussionsCIPS qualified or equivalent experienceExperience in running complex RFxProduct Lifecycle Awareness: Solid understanding of how sourcing strategies shift across the product lifecycle (NPI, Low-Rate Initial Production, Full-Rate Ramp Up, and Legacy/Sustainment).Data and Cost Architecture: Ability to analyse open-book cost models, machine/load-centre rates, and buy-to-fly ratios to drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reductions. Responsibilities:Role purpose: To lead and support the procurement and sourcing activities of the Mechanical Structures domain, to be the lead and focal point for a number of RFx events. Working with the Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager and the key stakeholders to drive procurement excellence, implementing new suppliers to future proof the supply chain and to secure the ramp up today Key responsibilities:Sourcing:Produce and lead sourcing activities in line with category and domain strategy, ensuring procurement best practice is followed, in line with company policy.Lead and support activities to increase company''s supply chainBe able to undertake the prerequisite research, i.e. spend analysis, segmentation, future analysis, market analysisBe proficient in utilising procurement tools (Kraljic, Porters, etc.)Be able to present the sourcing outcome to senior ..... full job details .....