Senior Procurement Manager- NPD & Projects

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motion technology seeks a Senior Procurement Manager for NPD & Projects in Luton. This role involves managing procurement strategies and overseeing project delivery to support the company's ambitious goals. Candidates should possess a degree and relevant project management experience, and will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth and varied career paths

Culture of inclusion that celebrates diversity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Projects or Procurement and Supply Chain, ideally within a production environment.
• Familiarity with electronics and mechanical raw parts preferred.
• Logical, structured & proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage Procurement NPD and Project plans, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Lead project management meetings and reviews.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Education

CIPS or Business Bachelor’s Degree

Project Management qualification

Job description

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luton, bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

We take care of the world’s motion. We provide AC, DC, and Servo drive solutions for everything from heavy industry to theatre production, end-to-end production lines, and everything in between.

Our precision-engineered drives are designed to optimise performance and productivity, creating essential motion for a more efficient future. As part of Nidec, the world’s largest electric motor company, we make the world spin smarter and faster.

As a global business, operating for over 50 years, we have grown into a thriving business, now operating in over 30 countries. We pride ourselves on our people and we look for those who are continuously striving for excellence with the ambition to achieve success.

Role Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join Nidec Drives as a Senior Procurement Manager – NPD & Projects

As part of the global Nidec Procurement team, you will be responsible for the efficient delivery of Procurements overall Projects and New Product Introduction (NPD) program. This will include Project managing the key programs/Projects, working across the business, integrating, aligning, and delivering the Procurement requirements through effective project management, communication, and reporting skills.

As Senior Procurement Manager – NPD & Projects you and your team will take the lead from the inception of the Project at its initiation, right the way through to the delivery. You will be required to confidently demonstrate our performance for both the Commercial and project timeline, in bi-weekly reviews with the Procurement Director.

As a key leader within the Procurement and Supply Chain team, you will play a major part in the alignment and approach of our Procurement function. You will ensure that all sourcing decisions are made and support our overall direction and plan, providing a invaluable part of the vision and directional strategy agreed within the Senior leadership team.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Success in this role will positively contribute to Strategic Business and Financial objectives. The main responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

• Work with the Global Procurement Category Managers in the alignment and direction of short/medium/long term strategies and goals for their Category areas.
• Utilise cross functionally to ensure total alignment of each functional requirements and ensure that these are covered in the project progress reporting.
• Work globally with all Regions and functional areas to ensure optimised performance and alignment to the overall Project plan.
• Proactively lead and participate in Project Management meetings and reviews.

Tactical Execution

• Work cross functionally to develop and manage our Procurement NPD and Project plans, reporting on progress and deliverables where and when required.
• Take the lead in Procurement NPD and Project reviews, both internally and with the wider business.
• Support the New Product Development plans to improve and deliver, against tight timescales.
• Together with your team, work with the Regions to ensure implementation of NPD plans, ensuring alignment to our targets, goals and performance.
• Maintain set KPI’s for NPD and Projects, to measure the execution of the Project plans on an ongoing basis.

Team Structure and People Management

• Provide leadership and direction for the Procurement NPD team.
• Become a key advocate of our Procurement NPD and Projects approach and the “go to” person for the wider Business knowledge and requirements.
• Continuously monitor and review the performance of our NPD and Projects plans.
• Demonstrate strong communication across the Business at all levels, giving confidence in the direction and execution.
• Manage regular reviews with Procurement teams/other Functions/Regions to ensure delivery of our plans.

Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Create strong collaborative relationships with the wider Procurement and Supply Chain team, R&D, Operations and Finance teams.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and performance against project deliverables.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel will potentially be expected to various Nidec locations and suppliers
• Travel requirements may also include international trips, including long haul when required.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• CIPS, Business Bachelor’s Degree, or Project Management qualification
• Proven experience in Projects or Procurement and Supply Chain, ideally in a production environment.
• Familiarity with electronics and mechanical raw parts base. (Preferred)
• Project Management experience in a complex, cost-effective environment.
• Logical, structured & proactive mindset

We will help you to be at your best at work and live well outside it. In addition, we will offer opportunities for growth, varied career paths, exciting challenges, and a culture of inclusion that celebrates diversity.

Nidec Drives will offer you a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Competitive salaries based on experience and the current market rates.