Strategic Procurement & Programs Leader

McLaren; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Woking is looking for a Senior Procurement Programme Manager who will be responsible for supplier management from pre-nomination to production. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and extensive experience in purchasing and quality programs, preferably in an automotive environment. Responsibilities include defining activity plans, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring robust cost targets. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced holiday and pension schemes.

Benefits

Structured career development framework

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus award

Private medical insurance

Life assurance benefit

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing program and/or supplier quality program experience.
• Previous experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, Major Project Management.
• Worked within an automotive purchasing environment in a direct buying role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the supplier activity from pre-nomination through to end of production.
• Define and manage the Purchasing and SQA activity plan to meet program milestones.
• Engage with project teams, fostering cross-functional approaches.

Skills

Strong management/leadership qualities

Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to accuracy and detail

Lateral thinking

Results-driven

Education

University degree in Engineering or Business/Economics

MSc/MBA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Visio

Job description

A leading automotive company in Woking is looking for a Senior Procurement Programme Manager who will be responsible for supplier management from pre-nomination to production. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and extensive experience in purchasing and quality programs, preferably in an automotive environment. Responsibilities include defining activity plans, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring robust cost targets. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced holiday and pension schemes.