Direct Procurement Manager / Career Progression

Direct Procurement Manager / NPI / Global Powerhouse / Technology / Career Progression / Swindon / £55,000 - £60,000 + Benefits inc. Bonus

Are you looking to further your direct procurement experience within a globally renowned organization that offers extensive room to progress? If so, this is the perfect procurement opportunity for you.

Following unprecedented success, despite challenging times, this billion dollar revenue organization has attracted a surge of investment for future growth. Driven by technological innovation, this company plans to create cutting-edge products and leverage them through new categories and within new markets.

This best-in-class team is therefore looking for a passionate Direct Procurement Manager to facilitate future growth. Not only will you gain invaluable experience amongst industry-leading senior stakeholders, you will have the opportunity to rapidly progress.

Within this Direct Procurement Manager opportunity, you will…

• Undertake a variety of day-to-day procurement activities; from leading procurement alignment on supplier strategy to driving robust and transparent decision-making throughout the procurement process
• Work in close collaboration with NPI and Research teams to deliver early supplier engagement as well as drive optimum supplier selection within early stages of procurement development
• Take lead on driving cost avoidance activity using a range of proven approaches, facilitated through liaising with the engineering team and relevant stakeholders
• Attend research projects to effectively anticipate upcoming requirements including supplier qualification regarding upcoming NPI projects

To apply for this Direct Procurement Manager opportunity, you need…

• Degree / CIPS is essential and ideally within a relevant discipline
• Ability to demonstrate a strong track record within procurement, ideally across direct categories
• Self-starter attitude and the drive to progress
• Strong skills surrounding stakeholder management, organization and communication

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