Operational Procurement Manager

Location:

Berkshire Type:
Permanent Salary: 60- 65000

Consultant:
Lucy Lo Russo Contact : lucy@procurement heads.com Phone:
Operational Procurement Manager Advanced Manufacturing (Automotive) Berkshirec
65,000 + Strong benefits package This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful, internationally recognised engineering and manufacturing business operating at the forefront of complex, high-value engineering. The business is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation, with significant new programmes, an expanding international supply base and ambitious plans across automotive, aerospace and defence. We’re seeking an Operational Procurement Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day procurement operation, leading a team of buyers and managing a significant direct and indirect spend portfolio.

This is a role with genuine influence. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the business has the right suppliers, at the right cost, quality and delivery performance, whilst developing the procurement capability to support continued growth. It’s also an opportunity to join at an important point in the organisation’s development. As the wider business evolves towards a Group procurement structure, there is scope for the successful individual to take on greater responsibility and play a significant role in shaping how procurement operates across the wider organisation.

Role of the Operational Procurement Manager Reporting to the Supply Chain & Procurement Director, you’ll lead the operational procurement function, managing a team of buyers and executing the procurement strategy required to support forecast demand and business growth. You’ll be responsible for balancing the immediate demands of a fast-paced manufacturing environment with longer-term supplier strategy, cost reduction and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on procurement leadership role.

You’ll need to be comfortable getting into the detail when required, resolving supplier issues, supporting the team through escalations and ensuring procurement delivers against the needs of Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Quality and Operations.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and developing a team of buyers and driving delivery against the company’s direct procurement strategy

Managing a significant portfolio of direct procurement spend across a complex manufacturing environment

Researching and identifying suppliers capable of delivering the right combination of value, quality, capability and delivery

Running tenders, evaluating bids and making recommendations based on both commercial and technical considerations

Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring supplier performance

Conducting value-for-money reviews of existing contracts and supplier arrangements

Ensuring security, continuity and sustainability of supply across critical products and services

Directly managing the casting supply chain, including patterns, castings and machining

Managing logistics associated with casting supply into machining partners where required

Developing and implementing purchasing procedures and processes for the wider buying team Supporting the development of the company’s supplier strategy, including the number, type and capability of suppliers required

Developing frameworks that enable departments to understand and work effectively within budget controls

Managing supplier quality in conjunction with the Quality team Ensuring regular communication and performance reviews with key suppliers

Developing strategies to reduce purchased inventory and improve working capital

Leading supplier selection, development and performance management across quality, delivery and cost Driving cost reduction and value improvement initiatives

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