Purchasing Manager

1 month ago

Beoley, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Purchasing Manager – Automotive Tier 1
Location: Worcestershire (Onsite)
Industry: Advanced Engineering
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Single Healthcare + Pension + 25 Days Holiday

Are you a dynamic, results-driven leader with a passion for driving change in the fast-paced automotive sector? Join a global leader at the cutting edge of high-tech systems for the automotive industry, where innovation and excellence are at the heart of everything they do.

As  Purchasing Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing a high-performing team, managing complex procurement operations, and shaping the future of our supply chain strategy. This is your chance to lead a team to success, spearhead cost-saving initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional departments to exceed ambitious targets.

What You’ll Do:

Lead and Inspire: Manage and mentor the Purchasing Department, setting the direction and ensuring your team achieves all departmental objectives, including cost reduction, customer satisfaction, and new product launches.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Implement cutting-edge strategies to drive cost-down initiatives, enhance supplier relationships, and optimize the procurement process.
Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with key stakeholders across finance, engineering, production, and supply chain to meet production goals and customer requirements.
Benchmark and Innovate: Develop and execute benchmarking processes to ensure we're always ahead of the curve and maintaining best-in-class supplier performance.
Strategize for the Future: Develop forward-thinking procurement strategies, ensuring the department evolves to meet the needs of the business and our customers.
Manage Budgets and Performance: Oversee the department's budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet the business's goals.
Develop Your Team: Identify skill gaps, champion training programs, and ensure your team is continually improving and aligned with the company's vision.
What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience in managing a Purchasing Department, with a strong track record in people management and developing high-performing teams.
A deep understanding of automotive procurement or experience in a fast-paced, complex manufacturing environment.
Demonstrable success in driving cost-down initiatives for both production and non-production items.
Experience in Supplier Development and implementing Group Policies to ensure alignment across all company functions.
A strategic mindset with the ability to influence, inspire, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious goals.
Strong budget management skills, with an eye for maximizing cost efficiencies and driving continuous improvement.
If you’re ready to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving global company, we want to hear from you Take the next step in your career with us and help shape the future of automotive innovation.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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