Permanent Vacancy

Senior Procurement Manager

Reference: 92163

Location: Warwickshire

Salary range: 40K to 50k

Consultant: Kay Alexander

Date inserted: 13/01/10

Details

Company
The Senior Procurement Manager is a key role within the Military vehicle business, reporting to the Operations Director is responsible for the procurement of key parts, subassemblies and modules encompassing a budget of circa £45 million annual spend. Working with the Quality and Supply Chain managers and contacts within the group, primary and module contract assemblers (PCA & MCA), T1 and T2 Suppliers and Design Engineering. To ensure procurement is based upon best overall value and provides a positive impact on the QCLDM (Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development and Management) of suppliers of new and existing products.

Requirements
Functional set up. Manage the Procurement activity and interface with our Primary contract and module assemblers, to be ultimately responsible for maintaining and improving commercial supplier relationships and supplier performance lowering cost of supply for all product lines procured. To ensure procurement is based upon best commercial value available for the total cost of supply. To work with the various cross functional teams to continuously improve and maintain the supply base from a QCLDM metric. Alternative sourcing of key components and assemblies to achieve cost and delivery requirements in production. To take a lead role in new supplier evaluation and selection including formal supplier audits as required. Perform data analysis and issue reports on supplier performance to ensure suppliers meet and maintain expected performance levels. Financial vehicle cost targets delivered in support of sales and company budget targets.

Further information
Purchasing functional set up, establishment of polices and processes, supplier contracts and reviews. Previous experience as a procurement executive. Previous experience as a Purchasing/Procurement Manager. Ideally a member of IPS Can demonstrate effectiveness in teamwork and communications with suppliers, supply chain, operations and engineering. Experience with setting up Automotive / Company Purchasing Systems. Knowledge of various Manufacturing and assembly processes (predominantly metal stamping and forming, plastics, glass composites (GRP) and rubber molding, machining, cable/connector and electronics etc) would be advantageous. Proven working knowledge and understanding of various problem-solving process tools and techniques. Experience in the field of commercial / Niche vehicle manufacturing and assembly a plus. Ideally you will have security clearance but not essential. Ability to travel nationwide (own vehicle required).

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