Procurement Manager

Ashby Finance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the motorsport sector is seeking a Direct Procurement Manager to lead their procurement team. This role involves driving procurement excellence, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost efficiency without compromising quality. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a team committed to innovation and performance, where your contributions will directly impact the success of high-performance engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Direct Procurement with knowledge of composite and proprietary products.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods and engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing procurement team, ensuring efficient sourcing of materials.
• Develop strategic procurement plans for cost efficiency and quality.

Skills

Direct Procurement

Supplier Relationship Management

Cost Efficiency

Engineering Processes

Decision-Making

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

ERP Systems (IFS preferred)

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Direct Procurement Manager

Location: Towcester

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary & Benefits Package To Be Discussed Upon Application.

Drive Procurement Excellence in the Fast Lane of Motorsport as the Direct Procurement Manager!

Are you a procurement leader with a passion for high-performance engineering? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment where precision, strategy, and agility are paramount? If so, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of Formula One's elite teams as a Direct Procurement Manager. Join their mission to secure a robust, competitive, and innovative supply chain—helping drive performance on and off the track!

Your Mission

As Direct Procurement Manager, you will lead a team of procurement professionals, ensuring the efficient and strategic sourcing of raw materials, proprietary components, and manufactured parts. You will be responsible for developing supplier relationships, identifying strategic opportunities, and ensuring cost efficiency without compromising quality or delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a high-performing Direct Procurement team, overseeing sourcing of raw materials and components.
• Developing and implementing strategic procurement plans that drive efficiency and competitive cost structures.
• Enhancing supplier relationships, identifying technological and strategic opportunities to strengthen our supply chain.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives, refining procurement control systems, KPIs, and processes.
• Ensuring best-in-class cost, quality, and delivery performance from suppliers.
• Developing and monitoring supplier KPIs, ensuring adherence to quality and performance standards.
• Coordinating internally manufactured component parts for external supply.
• Partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to create a resilient and environmentally conscious supply network.
• Chairing, attending, and proactively participating in key meetings to drive procurement strategy.
• Maintaining a thorough working knowledge of ERP systems (IFS preferred).
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Proven expertise in Direct Procurement, with knowledge of composite, metallic, and proprietary products.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods and engineering processes.
• Previous experience leading a procurement team in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and supplier specifications.
• A strategic mindset, capable of balancing agility with long-term planning.
• Confident decision-making and problem-solving skills, thriving under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, able to foster strong cross-functional relationships.
• A flexible, collaborative approach, with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel as required to strengthen supplier relationships and oversee procurement operations.
  
  

If you're ready to take the lead as the Direct Procurement Manager and drive excellence in the fast-paced world of Motorsport, we want to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Investment Management

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