Strategic Sourcing Manager

3 months ago

Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom Forseven Full time

Forseven, a revolutionary company looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, is seeking an exceptional Strategic Sourcing Manager – CX & Software to join our highly skilled and dynamic Strategic Sourcing Team.

This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity out of one of our offices in Leamington Spa, Bicester or Guilford where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.

What's the opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for the creation and deployment of software, data management and CX sourcing strategies which will fully leverage the data generated by the vehicle to give a class leading customer experience.

What you will do:

• Leading the development and support of the purchasing management team's strategy, aligning it with overall business objectives.

• Working with internal and external partners to help design the offboard ecosystem the scope which will include: Software, Cloud & Network infrastructure, Charging Networks, Data Management, Content & Apps (social media, voice assistant, smart phone connectivity, car payment systems)

• Strategic Planning: Contribute significantly to the formulation of a strategy aimed at supporting mid to long-term growth goals, playing a pivotal role in driving organizational expansion.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Spearhead the development and management of supplier relationships, fostering partnerships that drive value and support business objectives derived from data/app usage

• Contract Management and Negotiation: Take charge of contract management activities, including effective negotiation strategies, to secure favorable terms and ensure compliance with contractual agreements.

• Supplier Performance Management: Implement robust systems for evaluating and managing supplier performance, ensuring best value for Forseven and ultimate customer experience.

Requirements

Who you are:

• Demonstrated expertise in purchasing within the automotive manufacturing sector, specifically with software & IT procurement

• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects from initiation through to delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and timely achievement of milestones.

• Skilled negotiator with a track record of end-to-end supply base management, encompassing strategy development, sourcing, delivery, and ongoing supplier relationship management.

• Experienced in formulating and executing clear procurement strategies, adept at driving transformative change within the business to optimize purchasing processes and outcomes.

• Strong influencing skills coupled with experience in networking and cultivating relationships at all organizational levels, facilitating collaboration and achieving shared objectives.

• Possess excellent analytical skills, capable of distilling complex data into actionable insights and effectively communicating findings to stakeholders across the organization.

Benefits

About us and our culture…

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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