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Senior Programme Purchasing Manager

Ref: 624995

West Midlands, UK

£110,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Leader
  • Supply Chain Expert
  • Stakeholder Engagement

About the candidate

Our candidate is a highly experienced Senior Programme Purchasing Manager, possessing an impressive track record across the aerospace, automotive, and defence sectors. They have consistently demonstrated their capabilities in leading significant projects, managing complex supply chains, and driving continuous improvement programmes within highly regulated environments. With strategic planning, leadership, and strong analytical skills, this candidate excels in transforming strategic visions into operational realities, earning respect as a pragmatic leader and a valuable team player.

What makes them great?

  • Oversaw budget controls and negotiations for Special Mission Aircraft programmes, managing budgets up to £380m over three years.
  • Led supplier consolidation projects that removed 3,000 suppliers, avoiding £650k in failure costs and saving £2.7m annually in administrative expenses.
  • Enhanced supplier performance, raising on-time in full (OTIF) delivery by 15%, quality by 50%, and significantly increasing the number of suppliers meeting cost reduction targets.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Planning & Leadership: Skilled in developing and implementing strategies that invest in sustainable business success while effectively communicating objectives to teams.
  • Operations Management & Control: Proficient in organising business resources and highlighting priority areas through effective management information systems.
  • Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Expert in fostering a participative style of engagement, encouraging good decision-making and development across various organisational levels.