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This position will report to the Director of procurement and will have a number of direct reports. Crucial to the success of this role is the development and implementation of procurement commodity strategies that effectively use the resources available and form part of the overall department and company strategies. You will also be responsible for setting SMART objectives to the team with quarterly reviews as well as providing weekly reports and KPI's.
The role covers the management of a strategic procurement team to deliver best practice and process results within the function of Purchasing and Supply Chain. As a Senior Manager they will also be leading cross functional teams across supplier development, material control and any other functions required to resolve supply chain issues and implement strategic goals. This includes the development of the function in support of Company Key Goals objectives and Strategies. The role does involve overseas travel.
This role is a Senior Manager position, therefore the successful candidate will be authorised to the spend limits pertinent to the role as described within the Group limits of authority. The successful candidate will be authorised to sign orders on behalf of the company and will be recognised within Gordon Murray automotive as part of the management team.
Requirements:
Results focused, motivational leader with a passion for supply chain and procurement
Previous procurement management experience and team management experience
Broad spectrum of negotiation and general purchasing experience with industry knowledge and implementation of automotive best practice
Extensive Procurement experience within a manufacturing environment
Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably with CIPS qualification
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
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