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This role oversees all procurement functions, focusing on project delivery, team development, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position includes line management of 3 project buyers and 2 non-project buyers, ensuring effective operational and procurement processes.
Client Details
Our client is a medium organisation, situated in Surrey operating within the industrial/manufacturing industry. They are renowned for their commitment to innovation and sustainability, and they strive to deliver high-quality products to their extensive client base.
Description
- Serve as the primary contact for all satellite Electrical, Mechanical, and services procurement related to projects.
- Report key procurement issues and actions at monthly project reviews, ensuring all facts are documented and presented.
- Monitor team performance with KPIs, tracking key metrics to reduce costs and improve effectiveness.
- Develop and implement a company wide purchasing strategy, including supplier selection and evaluation, in collaboration with the Head of Supply Chain.
- Lead the Procurement team, establish strong internal relationships, ensure procurement governance, and support audits and the roll-out of a new ERP system.
Profile
- Over 5 years of line management experience with strong people management skills and the ability to motivate and lead a team.
- Credible and experienced at senior levels, with the ability to interact across all business levels.
- Results-driven, able to deliver under pressure, and skilled at influencing, persuading, and communicating effectively.
- Strong understanding of contractual and programmatic risks, with a pragmatic approach to mitigation and financial forecasting.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable with complexity, ambiguity, and managing tough commercial challenges.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- A culture that values innovation and teamwork.
- Working in a vibrant and growing industry.
- Opportunity to be apart of a company that is ar the forefront of pushing the boundaires or technology in space.
- Opportunity to lead a diverse team.
