TECHNICAL PROCUREMENT MANAGERS Duncan & Ross

Key Responsibilities

Technical Procurement Optimization

• Drive the optimization of material and component procurement processes across the three defined categories.
• Ensure alignment with international defense industry standards (e.g., MIL, NATO).

Strategic Sourcing Support

• Support sourcing activities, including documentation of technical requirements and close collaboration with internal stakeholders (e.g., engineering, production).
• Engage with suppliers to clarify specifications and requirements.

Coordination & Tender Management

• Coordinate requirements and volume collection across multiple business units.
• Support preparation and planning of large-scale tender processes.
• Challenge internal requirements and facilitate harmonization of specifications to ensure consistency.

Supplier Base Management

• Contribute to the development of long-term category strategies, focusing on supplier base optimization and global risk management.
• Evaluate and manage suppliers to maintain a reliable and secure supply chain.

Make-or-Buy Analysis

• Conduct technical and economic feasibility studies to support make-or-buy decisions, considering cost, performance, and security of supply.

Lifecycle Cost Management

• Analyze and manage costs throughout the product lifecycle, including initial procurement, maintenance, sustainment, and disposal phases.

Obsolescence Management

• Identify and manage obsolescence risks for critical components, with proactive planning for replacements and upgrades.

Negotiation & Execution

• Support execution of sourcing strategies, including supplier negotiations to achieve cost savings and favorable terms.