Advance Procurement Manager

1 month ago


Gaydon, United Kingdom Eden Blake Procurement & Supply Chain Search Full time

You're not just any procurement manager. You're one to stay ahead of the curve, keeping your finger on the pulse when it comes to innovation and cutting edge technology. You enable the creation and ultimate delivery of new products years before they hit the market. You love collaboration, working in multi-functional teams to deliver exceptional results. Sound like you? Then this could be just what you're looking for.


What's on Offer?


  • Base salary of £70,000 to £76,000
  • Bonus target of 7.5% (can go up to 15%)
  • Access to 2 vehicles (Mercedes) through Privilege lease scheme
  • Private Medical Cover (Single, can add family at own cost)
  • 26 days holiday + bank hols
  • Hybrid working - 3 days a week on site
  • Contributory pension scheme


What will you be doing?


You'll be working closely with the R&D team to define and execute the procurement strategy to source new engineering solutions for future vehicle releases, keeping up to speed with new trends and innovations and ensuring the technology road maps stay aligned with the business objectives. The commodities you'll be covering could come from any area covered by R&D, from powertrain and chassis to body and everything in between, so it will be broad and interesting, requiring a robust international supplier base to be identified, engaged with and managed. You'll be required to work with a wide range of stakeholders across multiple business functions, ensuring a collaborative and open communication environment is created.


Who will you be doing it for?


You’ll be joining an iconic automotive manufacturer, a business steeped in history and creating stunning vehicles. They offer a fast paced, challenging environment, as well as the opportunity to grow and develop your skills and progress your career – there are numerous examples of people joining and being promoted within the first 12-18 months. They are currently undergoing a multi-million pound modernisation of their office environment that, when finished, will deliver a brilliant space to spend your on-site working days in.


What do you need to bring to the table?


To be successful in this role it's expected that you'll be able to demonstrate the majority of the following skills and experience:


  • Proven experience developing and executing advance procurement strategies for a range of technologies in an automotive manufacturing environment
  • Excellent cross functional collaboration experience - working closely on innovation
  • Strong analytical skills and experience managing procurement budgets and investment costs
  • Previous continuous improvement experience relating to sourcing processes and activities is highly advantageous
  • A confident communicator and self starter, comfortable working as part of a complex cross-functional team


If the above sounds like the next step in your already successful career, and you’d like to learn more, apply today with a copy of your CV, LinkedIn profile or whatever you have for immediate consideration – every application is reviewed by a person, and everyone will get a response, it’s the least you deserve.



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