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Procurement Project Leader

Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 4AA

Salary

£70,000 - £84,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • This role supports a Leicestershire-based global manufacturing company, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • The position is open to applicants with at least some project management skills and a focus on procurement activities in product development, regardless of their background.
  • Candidates should have experience working cross-functionally with teams in product, design, engineering, and quality control, and must be able to manage timelines and budgets effectively.
  • The salary for this role is flexible based on experience, and the position also includes a pension totaling 14%, discounts on products, and the option to work from home one day a week.
  • This is an opportunity to make significant changes and develop within a thriving global business.
  • This role will support my clients Leicestershire based Manufacturing global business liasing with internal and external stakeholders
  • You will join a thriving business with a culture focused on your long term development

Client Details

  • My client are a global company with a HQ in Leicestershire manufacturing unique products
  • They are family owned, and engraved into their culture is creating a diverse, open, passionate workforce

Description

The key responsibilites are below, however I am welcoming applicants who tick 70% of the boxes and you can come from a background not just from procurement:

  • Lead the procurement strategy and activities platforms, ensuring on-time delivery of all related programs.
  • Develop and maintain detailed timing plans and sourcing initiatives in alignment with project goals.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product planning, design, engineering, and quality control (QC) teams to ensure high-quality standards are met.
  • Drive efforts to reduce development lead-times for new model parts and components.
  • Deliver projects within budget, ensuring bill of materials (BOM) costs and investments are closely managed.
  • Expedite the integration of new technologies into products, supporting innovation and market competitiveness.

Profile

If you meet 70% of the criteria for this role, please do apply:

  • Some project management skills with a focus on procurement activities in product development (and it doesn't have to be in manufacturing)
  • Experience working cross-functionally with teams in product, design, engineering, and quality control or other areas.
  • Proven ability to manage timelines, budgets, and complex sourcing strategies.
  • Expertise in bringing new technologies to market quickly and efficiently.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate international and cross-cultural teams.

Job Offer

My client offer:

  • Salary flexible based on experience
  • Pension totalling 14%
  • Discounts on products
  • 1 day working from home
  • A role with a real opportunity to make change and develop with a global business

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.