The company:
Williams is one of the world’s leading Formula 1 teams. It exists purely to race in the top echelon of motor racing, where it has been winning Grand Prix’s for more than three decades. The Williams name has been synonymous with top-level motorsport since the 1960s.
The position:
We are currently seeking a ‘Direct Procurement Manager’ on an 18 month FTC who will manage our Direct Procurement Team on a day to day basis in the absence of the Permanent Procurement Manager (PPM). Reporting to the PPM and Operations Director, you will strive to achieve the strategic aims and objectives of the Procurement Strategy and meet the needs of the business, whilst supporting and motivating the team to achieve departmental and individual performance metrics. You will also enhance procurement awareness within various business departments to ensure that procurement is achieving value for money as well as promoting and implementing high professional standards across the team and wider business.
The role:
•Managing Procurement Strategies
•Undertaking Supplier Relationship Management with key suppliers to manage risks, making the most of opportunities to innovate, identifying and negotiating further savings.
•Supporting the delivery of project objectives through the rigorous management of supplier performance to deliver on schedule and within budget with regular progress reporting and stakeholder engagement
•As Procurement Manager you will lead and motivate the team to achieve departmental measures of performance, support the Operations Director and PPM with continuous improvement and delivery of strategy and best practice as well as negotiating contracts with suppliers that are to the best advantage of Williams.
This is a ‘Direct’ technical procurement role, so a strong understanding of technical drawings, materials and manufacturing processes is a requirement.
Education, personal attributes and experience:
•At least 3-5 years proven managerial procurement experience working within a fast-changing engineering or manufacturing environment. F1 or automotive procurement experience is advantageous.
•Enthusiastic and with a high level of self-motivation to overcome obstacles.
•Strong people skills that enable leadership and help to gain the confidence of stakeholders.
•Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills are essential.
•Results driven.
•MCIPS qualified desirable.
What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in Grove, Oxfordshire. Aside from the benefits which can be found at the bottom of this job description, we can also offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a short 5 minutes’ from Wantage, our closest town centre. We have an on-site gym which is free to use for all staff and contractors and we also have a subsidised restaurant on site.
The Williams Group is an equal opportunity employer who value diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you.
Application closing date:
All applications must be received by 21st May 2021
Strictly no agencies.