Procurement Manager - 39567 (749)

Join a world-renowned automotive leader as a Procurement Manager within their Indirect Procurement function, based in Warwickshire. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to lead a team of Buyers, managing key corporate services contracts and collaborating closely with senior stakeholders to drive strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract delivery. Ideal for a commercially savvy leader with proven experience in procurement and team management, this position will provide visibility and influence in a company dedicated to operational excellence and sustainability transformation.

Position Description:
An exciting opportunity has become available within our Indirect Procurement (IP) function to lead a team of Buyers responsible for the procurement of a variety of Corporate Professional Services contracts (both time and material as well as deliverables based projects), across a number of key stakeholder groups within the business.

The role is responsible for working closely with key stakeholders to define both Strategy and Sourcing, as well as associated contract management and supplier relationship management, the role requires a high level of interaction with internal senior stakeholders and external suppliers.

The successful candidate will need to be a flexible team player, with excellent communication skills and a high degree of commercial acumen. Key stakeholders are across HR, Global Finance, Industrial Operations (Manufacturing, Purchasing and Supply Chain, Strategy & Sustainability and Product Engineering, as aligned and fundamental in the transformational delivery of our Reimagine strategy for a sustainable future.

The role provides significant visibility of a range of complex and diverse service contracts in support of value creation and operational excellence delivery at multiple levels within the organisation.

Skills Required:

• Previous experience in Indirect Procurement services category
• Skilled and experienced negotiator in commercial issues including terms & conditions
• Previous people management experience

• Work with internal stakeholders and supplier representatives to develop and deliver procurement strategies to purchase services; delivering value for money and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Manage numerous Stakeholders and determine best fit procurement route per project
• Manage a varied stakeholder group in developing strategic activities which form Strategic Category Plans (SCPs).
• Develop the optimal supply base consistent with the Strategic Category Plans (SCP) content.
• Manage supplier relationships and supplier performance
• Manage, plan and deliver annual budget savings
• Engage closely with key stakeholders to maximise Purchasing influence and ensure alignment with Purchasing processes and policy
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

• Relevant degree or equivalent (CIPS).
• Knowledge and experience of Category Management approach including strategy development and implementation, sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management.
• Global outlook with experience of dealing with an international supply base.
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Effective communicator at all levels, strong influencing skills.

• An effective people manager who actively leads, develops, motivates and supports team members
• The ability to combine longer term planning with a short term, pragmatic focus Resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, able to deliver results under pressure.
• Comfortable with challenge, able to respond constructively to new ideas and inputs
• A team player prepared to work closely with colleagues and stakeholders on evolving and challenging projects
• An individual who enables speed in decision making through establishing alignment, clarity, appropriate resources and sense of urgency whilst bringing others along