Mission and Main Objectives:
We are seeking a Regional Manager to be based at Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK Ltd (NMUK) to lead, manage and co-ordinate a team of Senior Buyers/Buyers, with purchasing responsibility for indirect scope (non BOP), in pursuit of corporate and functional objectives.
Outline of role and responsibilities:
1. You will be required to manage an 'end to end' strategic procurement function within Non BOP Industrial scope, which includes Capex, Logistics, Energy/Facilities/MRO (final scope to be defined with successful candidate).
2. You will be required to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders internally and externally of the organisation.
3. You will be required to develop commodity strategy, control cost drivers and complete complex commercial negotiations.
4. You will be required to manage projects/sourcing and supplier panel, demonstrating performance delivery and cost reporting capability.
5. You will be required to adopt a cross-functional and customer-oriented approach with stakeholders to deliver objective and commercially astute decision making for the business.
6. You will be leading a team (including remote management) and will be required to drive best practice and manage change.
Experience, Skills, and Qualifications required:
1. Qualified to degree level or equivalent.
2. Experience with end to end strategic procurement function.
3. Commercially astute with good business acumen.
4. Proven track record in negotiation skills.
5. Ability to communicate with stakeholders internally and externally of the organisation.
6. Strong leadership, man-management, organisation and interpersonal skills.
7. Remote management skills.
8. Project management / Change Management experience.
9. Cross-functional in approach and customer-oriented.
10. Demonstrated ability to develop commodity strategy, manage cost drivers and supplier management.
11. Proven track record of performance delivery and cost reporting capability.
12. Clear understanding of Health and Safety responsibilities as an employee and line manager.
13. Language: Fluent in English.
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