Senior Procurement Manager – Engineering Services

Bramwith Consulting

SENIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGER – ENGINEERING SERVICES PRESTIGIOUS LUXURY AUTOMOTIVE FIRM HAMPSHIRE, SURREY, SUSSEX, BERKSHIRE – HYBRID

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A unique opportunity has arisen for an esteemed procurement professional to join one of the most prestigious luxury automotive firms on the planet. Due to consistent growth and expansion, this innovative and high performing automotive giant look to bolster their world-class procurement function within their engineering services category.

The successful candidate will acquire great exposure to a crucial business area through the strategic management of a diverse & high-value category area. The Senior Procurement Manager will be responsible for the commercial management of £multi-billion worth of engineering services related spend. The Senior Procurement Manager will deliver a variety of end to end strategic sourcing projects and take the lead of devising and implementing effective category strategies. The role is highly visible and offers ample opportunity to deliver value.

This represents a fantastic opportunity to further develop your procurement career at an established global market leader. If you possess strong experience in engineering services and a background in automotive, aerospace, rail or manufacturing this could be a fantastic career move for you! This highly regarded automotive firm operate on a flexible hybrid working basis and their office is commutable from Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire and Sussex.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying commercial opportunities within the Engineering Services expenditure category involves analyzing market trends, understanding internal requirements, and assessing vendor capabilities.
• Developing sourcing strategies requires a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and aligning them with the company objectives.
• The role involves assisting the Category Manager in achieving strategic objectives aligned with the businesses Product Development strategy and Business Plans.
• Providing expertise in the Engineering Services sourcing category involves understanding market knowledge and sourcing best practices.
• Defining and delivering the Engineering Services category plans involves creating sourcing strategies that generate benefits, achieve financial savings, and mitigate risks.
• Ensuring Engineering Services contracts, including annual renewals, are managed appropriately requires attention to detail and effective contract management skills.
• Effective stakeholder management involves acting as a liaison between the business and vendors, negotiating at a high level, and working collaboratively with internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring consistent procurement processes, setting up strategic sourcing projects, and applying knowledge of contractual terms and conditions are crucial for process improvement.

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