INEOS Automotive: We have one goal. To manufacture, launch and deliver an uncompromising, best-in-class 4x4 for those who depend on a vehicle as a working tool. We’re building the Grenadier from the ground up, component by component. No corners cut and no easy options. It's been an exciting journey since our inception in 2017 and despite the global challenge of 2020, we are on track to deliver our plan. 2021/2022 is our execution phase.
We have assembled a team of world-class experts who roll up their sleeves and get stuck in and we are looking for more doers that think big. More thinkers that dive in and do. More people that make things happen. We’re a diverse workforce of tenacious, straight-talking experts and we are looking for spirited innovators who thrive in a challenge. If you are looking to join a scale-up business and take on a fulfilling and career-defining role, then let’s talk.
The Role: We are looking for a talented NPM Procurement Manager who brings proven success in their role. You will be leading a team of 3-5 buyers and be responsible for all associated material groups and demands of the respective stakeholders. You will also be responsible for own material groups as a Lead buyer as well as lead the team to achieve the defined results and targets. You will also derive an appropriate cross-functional sourcing strategy together with the associated buyers. Based on this strategy, you will lead and/or conduct all sourcing and supplier management activities such as RFQ, supplier selection, contract negotiations and supplier performance evaluation.
What you will be doing:
- Lead a team of 3-5 specialised buyers in different countries
- Feel accountable for all associated material groups, the own ones as well as the ones of the global team members
- Manage all global procurement activities related to the assigned categories
- Conduct RFQ´s, lead supplier nomination processes, negotiations and cross functional sourcing decisions for all demands of the assigned categories of Procurement Non-Production Material
- Support the identification and alignment of future demands of the assigned stakeholder categories on a global basis.
- Develop and implement an effective supplier base and partnerships to create a reliable and long-term source of supply. Monitoring of the engineering service provider supply market - create and maintain a landscape of appropriate partners categorized by competencies and internal customers.
- Conduct regular business reviews with stakeholder departments on management level, to provide feedback, optimize communication with buyers and facilitate supplier development
- Identify, evaluate and define countermeasures for risks associated with the assigned categories
- Constantly observe the supply market regarding changes and trends that affect the assigned category strategy
- As part of the wider NPM management, take over the responsibility of optimizing the general NPM process landscape.
- Lead strategic projects within Procurement NPM on a case-by-case basis
What you will bring:
- Direct experience in Procurement Non-Production Material gained in manufacturing industry and familiarity in being in a leadership position would be beneficial
- Strong personality with the ability to lead a group of specialised buyers in different countries; ability to define clear targets and to motivate people
- Highly analytical skills
- Excellent demonstrable strategic procurement experience and very good negotiation skills
- Experience in building and maintaining a supplier relationship
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise tasks and have effective time management and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English.