Procurement Project Manager required by global engineering company for an initial 12-month contract. The Procurement Project Manager is to set the framework of the relationships between each project core-team and external suppliers (around suppliers scouting, selection, and contracts) and to monitor that suppliers related tasks and risks are controlled and mitigated within the scope of the project.

The Procurement Team mission is to support the clients finished products business strategy by developing and managing upstream business relationships with a reliable base of preferred external suppliers that enhances the company’s competitiveness and customers satisfaction.

The team is focused on direct product-related parts (raw materials, components, sub-assemblies) and direct product-related services (sterilization…).

MAIN TASKS / TECHNICAL NATURE OF JOB

the “Strategic Procurement” entry point for each Project Manager,

the ownership of each procurement work package for each project: Procurement Category Manager for small projects with mono-category topics,

Project Manager when global coordination is needed for complex projects with multi-category topics,

of suitable suppliers in I2P project for subsequent series production as well as series-related services, according to the requirements from Product Development, Supply Chain Management and Quality

analysis for the preparation and implementation of the RFQ process and commissioning of suitable services (mech. machining, assembly, engineering) of RFI, RFP, RFQ processes with a focus on optimal BOM costs with high material quality and availability, taking into account the required locations (TCO) of contract management for the project area, e.g. preparation of NDAs and development contracts to component cost assumptions and identify cost reduction opportunities within the scope of the project, project design choices according to Procurement constraints and cost inductors, the project sourcing plan and ensure its follow-up during all the project timeline, that project strategy and category strategy are understood on both sides and aligned, to “Make or Buy” analysis and decision, that mandatory project inputs have been communicated on time by the project team to the Procurement teams (project planning, components specifications, components forecasts, …), and support supplier scouting, selection, and contracting according to project specifications, in close alignment with the responsible CM Monitor that component related costs are under control during all the project timeline (and approved by the Project Manager), Drive Procurement activities in direct contact with suppliers during the project timeline for new external produced components Initiate and monitor PPAP processes for the qualification of new components or manufacturing processes support of intercompany transactions for component sampling and procurement support ordering process for project relevant components, assemblies and services

COMMUNICATION / TREATMENT OF INFORMATION

Projects strategies and Procurement strategies are highly confidential topics. The Procurement Project Manager must be cautious to use only the relevant information when working with internal and external stakeholders within his/her scope of responsibilities or activities:

Internal stakeholders: Project Managers,

Strategic Procurement teams (Category Managers and PPM from all Operations Units…),

Supply Chain teams (Operations Strategy, Material Planning, Operational Purchasing),

Manufacturing Technology teams,

Project Quality teams (and Local Quality teams),

Supplier Quality teams,

Product Development and Technical teams,

Product Management teams,

Financial Controlling,

Financial Accounting,

Legal Affairs,

Regulatory Affairs,

EHS,

Owner of the NPI-Process

External stakeholders: Suppliers.

AUTONOMY / RESPONSABILITY

For assigned projects, from project birth and until start of regular production, the Procurement Project Manager is accountable for Strategic Procurement related deliverables.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Professional experience in the field of industrial/mechanical engineering or business administration. Strategic Procurement or Supply Chain specialties are a plus.

Relevant professional experience in Supplier Relationship Management in a global industrial business environment: Strategic Procurement Management and/or Supply Chain Management. Project Management or Supplier Quality experiences are a plus.

Solid track record in achieving sustainable value creation through successful supplier management. Contracting knowledge is a plus.

Strong leadership personality, strong communication skills. Negotiation skill is a plus.

Strong aptitude to coordinate within a cross-functional project network.

Excellent use of MS Office. Experience with SAP is a plus.

Excellent command of English. French or German are a plus.

Identification with their corporate values: sustainability, openness, joy.

This role suits a procurement professional who thrives in complex project environments and can lead supplier strategy from concept to production.

Commutable from: - Welwyn, WGC, Hatfield, St Albans, Watford, Harpenden, Hitchin, Stevenage, Potters Bar, Letchworth, Baldock, Royston, Ware, Hertford, Enfield, Hoddesdon, Luton, Hemel Hempstead, Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Huntingdon, Ely, Peterborough, Ely, Newmarket, St Neots, St Ives, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridge, London

Procurement Project Manager – 12-months contract – Hybrid - Hertfordshire / Cambridge / North of London