Project Lead - Purchasing

We are looking for a Project Lead to join the Purchasing team as an interface with the Engineering department, ate the corporate Head Office in central Staffordshire.

The successful applicant will not be involved in front end buying, but be responsible for leading the Group Purchasing activity required to support the launch of new vehicles. This is a key role liaising with the engineering team and the procurement function. Coordinating with a team of Purchasing Project Leaders within the UK, the goal is to co-ordinate the development and launch of new components in line with the cost, quality and delivery expectations of the business.

This role requires the successful candidate to be self-motivated, process driven and have the ability to work on your own initiative as well as lead a team. You must be able to communicate well at every level of the business, as the role has exposure to line managers and directors from varied departments across the company.

The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following Experience & Qualifications:-

• Relevant experience of project or supplier management within a manufacturing environment
• Holding and building senior relationships within a global / matrix organisation
• Graduate calibre in manufacturing or engineering, with particular emphasis on quality, operations and materials management
• Preferably working towards PRINCE2 qualified
• As this is not a buyer role CIPS is not necessary buy may be of advantage
• Production or Engineering background
• Flexibility to travel

The company offer great support with career progression and development, as well as good salary, company pension scheme.

Salary:- £40-50k DOE

Hours: 8:30 - 5pm Monday to Thursday 8:30-4pm Friday

Benefits: Pension, Holiday 33 days including bank holidays, medical insurance and dental care schemes.

Additional Rewards: The company also have an employee rewards hub, for discounts from a number of nationwide retailers. Restaurant on site which is subsidised so very good for a lunch option. They also run family days, whereby the employee can bring their family along for a day with a fair, food and drink stalls, concerts, etc…

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