Programme Sourcing Manager Job in Dorset

Programme Sourcing Manager - Project Buy

Location Dorset

Permanent

Salary Up to 42k, bonus, relocation etc

A large Aerospace OEM are looking for supply chain professionals with manufacturing industry backgrounds to join them as programme sourcing managers developing best in class supply chain solutions.

Previous high technology project purchasing is required

Key Task

Identifying and establishing supply chains for new programmes and working with the appropriate businesses functions to achieve a robust transfer from product development into volume production.

The Role

• Develop and embed supply chain strategies for new programmes in line with the individual commodity strategies and technology roadmap.
• Deliver to, or better, the target costs used to formulate the original purchased item pricing.
• Support commodity managers with contract negotiation and perform contract reviews with suppliers
• Manage the implementation of strategies through close working relationships with the individual business functions.
• Provide the interface between the programme IPTs and the Commodity Managers
• Manage the PIP/PIM gate tasks
• Co-ordinate supplier involvement in the IPTs to reduce costs.
• Manage/update the Supply chain cost tracking tool

The position required a significant degree of influencing skill as the success of this position will depend on the individuals ability to build consensus, gain support, and achieve the successful implementation of initiatives through the individual business teams.

Effective relationships need to be developed with :-

Commodity Managers, Engineering, Programme Management, Cell Buyers, Key End Users within the Businesses, Key suppliers

This is a high profile role within the organisation, and as such progressions through the company would be dependent on the individuals ability and performance.

Core Competencies

Purchasing / commercial, Relationship management and customer orientation, Project/programme management skills

Work Experience

• Has operated within a commercial role in a large multi division organisation.
• Experience of introducing new suppliers.
• Project/programme management Desirable
• Manufacturing industry experience
• Technical background (significant interface with engineers)
• Experience of global sourcing