Business Manager - 12-month FTC

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business:

Business Manager - 12-month FTC

Main purpose of the job

Construct Customer quotations in-line with business standard metrics and documentation for all design changes, both Customer and Company driven.

Generation and maintenance of the Company Cost & Price System (spreadsheet based) for all changes post nomination/business award level.

Working with the Programme Development Team (PDT) through the programme introduction life-cycle to ensure Customer expectations are met and managed.

Attends and leads regular and frequent program meetings with the Customer(s), both on and off-site.

Reports the financial position of programmes within the Companys product portfolio.

Maintains the Companys operating systems relevant to owned actions.

Supports the commercial aspects of development and implementation of VA/VE ideas to support Artifexs requirements.

Supports the sales / programme management on the response to new business acquisition RFQs and programme related RFQ packages.

Engenders a philosophy of managed change control through all aspects of the organisation associated with (project and) programme management.

Main missions and results

Primary cross-functional interface for the customer(s) and the Companys PDT(s) for financial negotiations in order to define the full scope of the programme(s).

Negotiation with the Customer to surpass Companys metrics whilst achieving Customers pricing expectations.

Is directly accountable to the Lead Business Manager / Commercial Manager / Business Management Director for the related customer(s) at a core functional level for the successful financial status of all relevant programmes ensuring all agreed Company standard metrics are achieved.

Utilising standard company formats and costing data, responsible for the development of pricing estimates, including part piece price; tooling and capex, whilst maintaining Company metrics.

Presentation and support of financial status to senior management and/or customer representatives will be routine.

Supports all necessary regular cross-functional meetings to ensure a sufficiently detailed level of cost communication is maintained.

Manages, maintains and communicates the programme(s) financial status reporting within company frameworks such as: attendance of the regular programme status PDT meetings;monthly Programme reviews with the appropriate management teams;GDLS Phase Management Gateway Review Fresh Eyes reviews;GDLS Phase Management Gateway Review Sign Off;Monthly Operating Report (MOR), andFinancial Reporting.

Preferred skills and experience

Substantial experience in the automotive industry in a Commercial/Account Management/Costing role within a regional or global organisation, (preferably with JLR experience).

An Engineering background would be considered an advantage.

Able to work independently as well as within the Team to achieve Department and Business goals.

Advanced skills in Excel required.

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the Customer and within the Company.

Adaptability in the location of work including business travel.

Flexibility to change priorities in response to changing programme / project / management demands.

Note: this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. All job descriptions / vacancy notices will be subject to continual development.

What you'll get

You will receive a competitive salary ranging plus company holiday pay.

Working hours are 37.5 per week on days, with scope for hybrid working subject to line manager and function lead approval. Training will be given to the right candidate with the opportunity to join an expanding site within our organisation.

Artifex is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.

Interested?

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