Procurement Project Manager

We are partnering with a leading global technology solutions organisation who are looking to bring in a Procurement Projects Manager to support the Head of Procurement in ensuring all procurement processes covering supplier performance management are robustly applied to the business for existing fleets to handle risk. This a hybrid role is based in Northampton with some travel to different sites across the UK. Day to day responsibilities will include: Develop and implement efficient forms of organisation and procedures to continuously detect areas for rationalisation and increase profitability Plan Procurement resource requirements (people and equipment) for current and future business needs Establish plans for projects/major activities, obtaining the buy-in of key stakeholders and delivery of these on time and to budget Support and maintain the procurement strategy and ensure this is aligned with the wider business Establish and maintain the appropriate purchasing and supply chain controls to deliver the business objectives, including identification and measurement of Procurement related KPI's Implement supplier management tools and processes in collaboration with the relevant cross-functional stakeholders to measure and drive supplier related improvement Manage the team to identify and deliver cost reduction opportunities and measures to reduce the operational cost base Requirements: Excellent self-organisation, negotiation, and good presentation skills Ability to work in multidisciplinary networks and to maintain them An open mindset from challenging the norm to driving for success Experience of managing teams and professional experience in the railway or a related industrial sector, e.g. automotive would be ideal. Professional experience in project procurement is beneficial SAP skills/experience 48186HA INDPRO