Our client is looking for a contract manager to establish and manage all manufacturing sub-contracting activities in conjunction with project and technical teams, including negotiation, implementation and monitoring of performance against defined targets for cost, quality and delivery. Identifying new suppliers and sourcing strategies which meet business drivers through strong market awareness.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver a HS procurement service to internal stakeholders by developing supply chain performance and maturity.
- Define and manage key supplier relationships and KPUI's to deliver increased performance in cost, service and quality.
- Develop and grow relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, visiting for performance and reviews, quotes--, negotiations and opportunities while promoting procurement best practice.
Skills:
- Ability to forge strong working relationships
- Experience of managing and improving supplier performance
- Pro-active nature with a high level of communication skills and attention to detail
- Experience of risk and obsolescence management
- Experience of using MRP/ERP tools
- Takes ownership, demonstrating a sense of urgency and a focus on continual improvement
- Calm under pressure and able to manage own workload efficiently whilst coping with changing demands and priorities
In return:
You will be working in a challenging and quirky environment with some of the best minds in the country. Contracted for 12 months initially with a possibly to extend thereafter. You'll be challenged and pushed to succeed and will have autonomy to make changes with the Risk owner.
To apply, please send an up to date CV and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the role further.
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