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.
Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.