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.
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