Project Manager - Purchasing - Contract

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Job Posting Title: (UK) Project Manager - PurchasingDescription: *** Please be advised that this role will most likely fall within IR35 so candidates should be prepared to work via an Umbrella company or PAYE either from the start or from April 2nd onwards.For the Huddersfield site we're currently looking for a Project Manager w/ Purchasing experienceThis is for an initial duration of 6 months, there is a possibility for extension.This role consists of 3 major parts:- Expediting with major suppliers across India, China and the US- Working with the local production/project team- Planning and adjusting the schedule based on input from production team and suppliers Job Summary:Create the Master build and component schedule that satisfies customer demand Determine the impact of design changes and other constraints to adjusts supplier schedules to ensure customer delivery Manage all supplier schedules for prototype builds for Latitude focusing on shortage suppliers.Work with external and internal cross functional stakeholders to develop and implement short and mid-term improvements.Identify roadblocks and solve problems or provide options.Assess supplier delivery risk considering both program and external risks (lead times product change, capacities …) Elevate issues clearly, with options.Communicate a clear picture of overall readiness for all builds on a 6 month horizon.CapabilitiesMS literacy - particularly Excel and power point.Familiarity with Oracle - raising Purchase Orders Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions Ability to focus on a clear goal but working within a team environment.Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.ExperienceRelevant experience working within a purchasing/manufacturing environment to deliver components to a schedule.Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.To find out more about Progressive Recruitment please visit www.progressiverecruitment.comProgressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales