Project Manager / Procurement Sector Lead - Butler Rose : Job Details

Butler Rose is partnering with a leading large manufacturing client to offer an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager / Procurement Sector Lead to join their dynamic and collaborative team. Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage/Bolton (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification. Security Clearance: Must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions relating to nationality and rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) as a minimum requirement. As a Project Manager within the Procurement and Supply Chain function, you will play a vital role in the planning, execution, successful delivery and closure of projects throughout the whole Product lifecycle. (CADMID) You will also be responsible for defining and establishing a project management framework across the team - integrating the latest industry standards in alignment with the company's strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities: * Managing the project life cycle from initiation through to closure, taking responsibility for the definition, approach, and execution of strategy, as assigned by the Senior Leadership Team. * Supporting the wider procurement & supply chain teams, to ensure that projects are delivered effectively and efficiently within the agreed budget, timescale, scope and quality. * Creating and maintaining a Project Plan, Budget Tracker, Line of Balance, Risk Register, and any other project artefacts required to ensure proper project tracking and reporting. * Engaging with and representing internal teams as required, including, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Planners, Data Analysts, Engineering, Manufacturing, etc. * Be the primary Procurement partner and integrated member of the programme team. * Communicate Programme status, risks and mitigations to management groups at Functional and Programme reviews. * Lead Procurement gate-reviews, manage and deliver Product Lifecycle tasks, manage critical supply issues, influence and actively participate in Programme & Manufacturing sector reviews. * Providing expert advice and support to colleagues in the field of project management methodologies and practices. What the client is looking for: * The successful candidate is expected to hold project management qualifications and experience. * Looking for a self-starter with the ability to drive and develop this role alongside the existing team. * Experience of using a variety of project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera etc. * Have a proven ability to develop, and implement, solutions in a matrix organisation supported by excellent communication, influencing and persuasion capabilities. * Good appreciation of Procurement core competencies (Supplier evaluation, risk assessment, category management, negotiation, risk management etc.) * Strong Microsoft Office suite capability especially for data analysis and presentations (SAP, Word, Excel, Power Point). * A background in Aerospace and Defence is preferred, but not expected. What the client offers: * Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and may vary year to year). * Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%. * Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime * Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days * Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements available for paternity leave, neonatal leave, and fertility testing and treatments. * Facilities: Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking, and more. * Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training, and development opportunities. Full job description and further details are available upon application. For more information, please contact Cerys Thirlwell.

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