Strategic Procurement Manager

4 weeks ago


Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Forseven Full time

Forseven, a pioneering company revolutionizing the electric vehicle industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, is seeking an exceptional Senior Programme Buyer – Sourcing PMO to join its highly skilled and dynamic Programme Purchasing Team.

This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity out of one of the company's offices near Warwick or Bicester, where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented minds in the automotive field.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, a company which can demonstrate confidence in its ability to deliver. The successful candidate's contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the company's forward-thinking business. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as it expands into new horizons.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive and maintain Direct Purchasing sourcing timelines against key Programme deliverables such as cost and programme milestones.
  • Responsible for reporting metrics, KPIs and status in key management reviews and maintaining their accuracy.
  • Manage and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders including Engineering and Manufacturing partners.
  • Drive and provide guidance to teams on their individual sourcing projects.
  • Implement and influence Business change management processes.
  • Develop cross-functional business relationships from Product Development, Supplier Quality, through to Cost Engineering.
  • Drive and support the functions in key workstreams to understand key issues and provide solutions to mitigate risks to ensure successful programme delivery.
  • Support in driving continuous improvement across the Business.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Business or Supply Chain or equivalent experience (desirable).
  • Excellent experience in Direct purchasing/Programme purchasing.
  • Experience of creating reports and key metrics.
  • Project management and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience of working within the automotive sector (desirable).
  • Great influencing and communications skills.
  • Analytical and methodical approach and mindset.

About Forseven:

At Forseven, we are more than just a team of professionals; we are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators and trailblazers who believe in making a difference. Our passion lies in revolutionising the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation is perceived.

Currently operating under stealth mode, our focus is entirely directed towards achieving excellence as pioneers in creating sustainable mobility solutions which will help shape the future of transportation.



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